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Commission discusses Evergy transmission-line alternate route and possible moratorium
Summary
County Administrator Lucas Goff presented an Evergy letter describing an alternate transmission-line route near Cowley County property; commissioners discussed pursuing a moratorium similar to the state’s windfarm moratorium and potential coordination with neighboring counties, while County Counselor Mark Krusor warned of likely litigation.
A letter from Evergy describing a newly proposed alternate route for a transmission line near Cowley County property was presented to commissioners on Feb. 3. County Administrator Lucas Goff said the county could consider a moratorium to slow the transmission-line process and suggested possible coordination with Sumner and Sedgwick counties to increase leverage.
County Counselor Mark Krusor warned that imposing a moratorium could lead to litigation, and Vice Chairman Alan Groom asked whether court action was likely if the county pursued a moratorium. Commissioners discussed the trade-offs but did not adopt a moratorium at the meeting.
