May 16, 2024

Anti-solar group airs concerns over legal counsel

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette

The public hearing for Samsung’s Richwood Solar project is seven weeks away and some residents are concerned that Union County has yet to find legal representation for the case.

Members of Citizens Against Richwood Solar (CARS), a resident-driven oppositional organization, visited the county commissioners last week saying they worry time is running out for getting support in place.

“We’re concerned about legal representation for the county and trustees,” resident Bobbie Wright said. “It’s really important to all of us. We have a petition with several hundred people on it. Our community doesn’t want it at all and we just wanted to reiterate that…

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