PA 233

A state Senate candidate who noted PA 233 passed with only Democratic votes, urged support for repealing or reforming it, and predicted the county will likely intervene.

Gave a detailed timeline of RWE's Silver Maple solar project in Zeeland Township and asked county leaders to intervene to protect farmland and local control.

A Blendon Township farmer who asked commissioners to become interveners in the MPSC case, arguing local voices must not lose their seat at the table.

Urged the county to use its authority to intervene, noting the 1,914-acre project is the size of the entire city of Zeeland and that the county is a statewide leader on PA 233.

A Jamestown Township precinct delegate who argued PA 233 strips townships of zoning authority and creates a one-size-fits-all state process.

A Zeeland mother asking the board for a commitment to take a stand when the moment arrives, saying she sees her home, not just a project, on the map.

Explained the legal mechanics of intervention and asked the board to add the intervener invitation to the August Planning & Policy Committee agenda.

Urged the board not to act on intervention hastily; any intervention should be published in advance with reasons clearly outlined for public review.

Online commenter supporting intervention via the committee process, and praising the Clerk's and Water Resources departments' preventive work.

Returned in the evening public comment period to explain that intervention is 'by right' and detail drainage, road, and land-use impacts the county should evaluate.