Tell Clinton County Supervisors to say NO to extreme wind restrictions that could cost taxpayers millions and strip away property rights
Extreme Ordinance Proposal Risks Lawsuits Says County Attorney
Clinton County Supervisors are considering a wind ordinance so extreme that the County Attorney has warned it could trigger lawsuits that cost taxpayers millions (Clinton Herald, 05.31.25). Other Iowa counties have already been sued – and lost. Examples:
- Adams County – Settled for $3.5 million + legal expenses
- Boone County – Settled for $2 million + legal expenses
We need balanced rules based on compromise. Rules that protect neighbors without stripping landowners of their rights and that protect taxpayers from legal battles we can’t afford.
The Proposed Ordinance is a Ban; Farmers Want Fair Rules
The proposed wind ordinance includes extreme rules that would make wind energy impossible in Clinton County — effectively a ban. These rules aren’t based on science, industry standards, or what’s worked in other Iowa counties. They come straight from a group trying to stop wind altogether.
Farmers who support wind on their land want fair, balanced rules — like those in Adair and Linn Counties — that protect neighbors while respecting property rights.
Join Us in Supporting Fair Rules that Protect Taxpayers and Property Rights
Use the form below to send an email to your Supervisors. Tell them to support farmers, respect property rights, and don’t risk wasting taxpayer money on lawsuits. Tell them to support fair rules for wind.