It is with great pleasure that we are writing to announce that all 3 Clinton County Commissioners chose to KEEP the moratorium in place! Commissioners Steve Woods, Scott Shoemaker, and Josh Uitts each presented logical and rational reasons why Clinton County should not proceed with an industrial wind project at this time. Clinton County presents a much different situation than most communities facing wind development, as we have nearly 4 times the population of Benton County. Furthermore, we are surrounded by three of the fastest growing communities in the state, and a wind project with setbacks from a residence instead of a property line, would effectively kill any future growth. While we are excited for this victory, we are cautious as we know this company likely won’t just go away that easily, and Responsible Harvest of Clinton County, Inc. will continue to stay vigilant.

In conclusion, we would like to thank EVERYONE who took the time to attend the numerous meetings since 2016 and those who took the time to write our commissioners. For our friends, family, and neighbors who supported the project, we understand many of your arguments, and we hope to rebuild the strong ties and relationships that make our community great. We hope to work with you to find ways to support the farmers who have always been the backbone of our rural community.

Finally, we would like to extend our deepest appreciation once again to all three commissioners for choosing to put your constituents ahead of a company that clearly thought they were dealing with a group of uninformed country “folks”. We applaud you for rejecting their use of misleading fear tactics and promises of free money. We trust that you will continue to guide us responsibly.