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Residents press for moratorium on solar, data centers and transmission projects as board opposes ValleyLink

Goochland County Board of Supervisors · May 5, 2026
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Summary

After the board voted to oppose the ValleyLink transmission project and appropriate $250,000 for advocacy, residents urged a county moratorium on large industrial uses until the comprehensive plan is updated, citing cumulative impacts and water concerns.

At the start of the meeting Chair Christie told the board the supervisors previously adopted a resolution opposing the proposed ValleyLink Transmission Project and had appropriated $250,000 to support community engagement and professional experts for county advocacy at FERC.

Several residents who spoke during citizen comment urged the board to slow approvals for large industrial land uses until the county completes a…

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