HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — “We have to guard our agriculture.”
It was one among many emotional declarations heard by lots of of Huntington County residents throughout a particular assembly Tuesday evening.
The Huntington County Plan Commission and the Huntington County Commissioners held a 2-hour assembly Tuesday to listen to suggestions from the general public on the proposed photo voltaic fields.
“I’m preventing towards this due to my household and my grandchildren who shall be uncovered to those poisonous chemical substances which are in these panels,” stated Huntington County resident Don Freiberger.
“Paddlefish and EDF normally, what they’re doing is enjoying politics and so they’re solely giving half-truths,” stated Huntington County resident Bob Bolen.
Paddlefish Solar – a world renewable vitality firm – is seeking to set up photo voltaic panels on greater than 2,000 acres of farmland in Huntington and Wells counties.
Huntington County Commissioner Tom Wall stated residents introduced legitimate arguments to Tuesday’s assembly, giving commissioners loads to speak about.
“Although the cash is sweet, Huntington County would not want it,” Wall stated.
Ultimately, the county stated it plans to talk with a land use legal professional earlier than deciding on official subsequent steps, which might take weeks.
However, some residents consider officers have their greatest pursuits in thoughts when making selections.
“One factor I learn about our county commissioners is that they’re honest, they’re open. they’re clear. They hear all our considerations. And the excellent news is that if we miss, they’re nonetheless prepared to take heed to the entire course of,” stated Bolen.
