In the now famous video from the initial presentation of the proposed wind turbine siting ordinance for the Town of Union by Tom Alisankus, in the very opening of his talk, he indicated that the scope of the Town of Union Wind Committee was soly in the area of HEALTH and SAFETY.
Just in the area of HEALTH and SAFETY there are over a thousand pages of research available at the Eager Free Library that the committee weighed for their draft ordinance. I urge all residents to read these materials BEFORE commenting at the meeting. When Town of Union residents come together on Thursday night, May 29, 2008 there will be no discussion of appearance, property values, affect on birds, or the love or hate of "wind." There will only be comment on the relationship of the research of the committee on the final draft proposal, and the specific terms of the ordinance as it relates to health and safety. If every possible argument on every possible aspect of wind power was in discussion, it might go on for weeks. Thank goodness there will be limits of discussion.
The Evansville Observer will be providing complete audio coverage and selected video coverage for the event. Stay tuned.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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ReplyDeleteYou couldn't have written it any better. This is not a popularity contest or what someone " heard " or " thinks ". If you agree with the proposed ordinance, fine. If you disagree, that is also fine, but if you want to be effective, come prepared. The wind committee has thousands of hours of research and investigation concerning this subject. They have left no stone unturned in regards to public health and safety.
Some people have said that the ordinance is anti-wind. I would like to think that it is pro-responsible siting.