Ho-Chunk legislator urges Vernon County to coordinate on data centers, power-line proposals
Damian Thunderclot, a legislator for the Ho-Chunk Nation, told a Vernon County committee the Nation wants closer communication and a partnership to respond to proposed data centers and a transmission line; he offered resources, said tribal trust land gives the Nation different authority, and encouraged joint planning around environmental and funding priorities.
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Damian Thunderclot, a legislator for the Ho-Chunk Nation who represents District 2, told the Vernon County committee he wants a clearer, regular line of communication between the Nation and county officials about land use and infrastructure proposals that affect tribal lands and neighboring townships. "And if anything can happen or move along or if I can connect you with anyone, whether it's educational, you know, obviously, we have different departments within the nation that can bring educational pieces in here," Thunderclot said.
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