Developer asks Altamont council about interest in large-scale solar project

Aug 14, 2025

A private landowner, Ben Hinkle, asked the council whether the city would be interested in participating in development of a large-scale solar project on his property; council discussion was preliminary with no commitment.

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Ben Hinkle addressed the council to ask whether the city would have any interest in a joint effort to develop a potential large-scale solar project on his property. The item was presented as an initial inquiry; the council did not take action or make a commitment at the meeting.

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