Board adopts substitute resolution asking Wisconsin Counties Association to press for greater local control on energy siting after heated debate After extended debate and a failed motion to refer back to committee, the board adopted a substitute resolution asking the Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby for local control on energy siting; the substitute removed specific bill references and broadened county-focused language.

Marathon County Board has taken a bold step towards empowering local control over energy siting, sparking a heated debate and setting the stage for legislative action!

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Infrastructure committee backs resolution asking Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby for local control over large energy projects The Marathon County Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously Jan. 8 to recommend forwarding a resolution asking the Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby state lawmakers and the governor to support legislation that would give local governments more decision-making power over large renewable energy projects.

Marathon County's Infrastructure Committee is pushing for local control over large energy projects, aiming to empower communities like never before!

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