Announcements
County Board Speaker Joe VanDuyne’s Statement on Solar Facility Court Ruling
Will County Board Speaker Joe VanDuyne issues the following statement and relevant background regarding the recent Will County Circuit Court Ruling ordering the Will County Board to approve solar projects it had previously voted to deny.
“The State of Illinois has stripped the Will County Board of its authority to regulate where solar energy facilities best fit in our community. Last week, the Will County Circuit Court ordered the County Board to approve six solar projects it previously had voted to deny, confirming that our hands are completely tied.
“The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office has advised County Board Members they could face contempt charges, punishable by fines or jail time, if they defy the court order and vote “no” when the projects are reconsidered at their April 16 County Boad Meeting. Voting “no” also could result in significant fines or sanctions against the County that would be passed on to all taxpayers.
“The Will County Board respects the court and the rule of law. However, recent developments have placed our members in a terrible bind in which they are ordered to cast votes they sincerely believe are against the best interests of our community. We must fight to restore local authority to regulate solar facilities and allow our County Board to vote in good faith.”
For more information on the background, please click HERE
Will County Board Speaker Joe VanDuyne issues the following statement and relevant background regarding the recent Will County Circuit Court Ruling ordering the Will County Board to approve solar projects it had previously voted to deny.
“The State of Illinois has stripped the Will County Board of its authority to regulate where solar energy facilities best fit in our community. Last week, the Will County Circuit Court ordered the County Board to approve six solar projects it previously had voted to deny, confirming that our hands are completely tied.
“The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office has advised County Board Members they could face contempt charges, punishable by fines or jail time, if they defy the court order and vote “no” when the projects are reconsidered at their April 16 County Boad Meeting. Voting “no” also could result in significant fines or sanctions against the County that would be passed on to all taxpayers.
“The Will County Board respects the court and the rule of law. However, recent developments have placed our members in a terrible bind in which they are ordered to cast votes they sincerely believe are against the best interests of our community. We must fight to restore local authority to regulate solar facilities and allow our County Board to vote in good faith.”
For more information on the background, please click HERE
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Will County is the fourth largest county in the State of Illinois and continues to grow both in total population and through economic development. Our county strives to balance this growth with the quality of life for our residents. We believe that Will County is a great place to live, work, and raise your families.
Please contact the County Board office with any questions or concerns.
Will County is the fourth largest county in the State of Illinois and continues to grow both in total population and through economic development. Our county strives to balance this growth with the quality of life for our residents. We believe that Will County is a great place to live, work, and raise your families.
Please contact the County Board office with any questions or concerns.
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