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The Fight for Property Rights Continues in Clinton County
Clinton County is updating its wind ordinance, and property rights are at stake.
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Here’s what you need to know:
The farmers
Many farmers and landowners want to
lease their land for wind energy,
creating a sustainable income stream and making the most of their property – all while providing millions of dollars in new revenue to the county.
The opposition
Organized opposition, led by a group called “Clinton and Jackson County Residents Against Wind Turbines”,
is pushing for extreme restrictions
that would make wind energy development impossible.
The restrictions
The Planning and Zoning Commission is proposing regulations so restrictive that the new ordinance
essentially bans wind in the entire county.
Farmers and landowners are prohibited from wind development everywhere shaded blue in this map of Clinton County.
Wind Energy Means Good Union Jobs and Good Wages
“A lot of our members have worked on wind projects. We’ve been involved with the Bishop Hill Wind Farm for almost 20 years and it’s been
a great producer of union wages and benefits, and the community gets the windfall of tax dollars coming in.”
-Ryan Drew, IUOE Local 150/Southeast Iowa Building Trades
Ken O’Conner is Right – It’s About the Property Rights of Clinton County Farmers
What's at Stake
This isn’t just about wind energy—It’s about your property rights. Every farmer and landowner should have the freedom to use their land to support their family and livelihood. These restrictive regulations threaten that freedom and may even shut down their operations!
We support reasonable regulations that balance a neighbor’s concerns while protecting property rights.
The proposed regulations – especially the noise restriction – threaten those rights and could even be harmful to traditional farming.
What You Can Do
Remind the Clinton County Supervisors that property rights matter.
Together, we can fight for farmers, landowners, and the future of Clinton County. Let’s protect property rights!
1. Send an Email
Complete the form to contact County Supervisors directly. Let them know you oppose these extreme restrictions.
2. Attend the Hearings
Your presence shows the community’s support for property rights. Let your voice be heard! Sign up to be notified about upcoming hearings.
