Commissioner Barry summarized the general view well: “Jim Barry is a Republican commissioner who represents Ottawa County’s first district, which includes Port Sheldon Township. He said his questions have been asked and answered.” – https://www.woodtv.com/news/ottawa-county/ottawa-county-considers-legal-action-to-prevent-coal-plant-closure/ Commissioner Teeples echoed the sentiment: “…they plan to replace the Campbell plant with the Covert gas-fired plant…the folks with […]
The Net Zero Scam Which Predicates the Campbell Closure Undermines our National SecurityThe Net Zero Scam Which Predicates the Campbell Closure Undermines our National Security
We strongly disagree with the Ottawa County Board majority: thwarting Michigan’s Whitmer-led net zero agenda should be one of our top priorities because it is dangerous in so many ways to us like it is to the UK, including to our national security. The UK is further along in the process so we can learn […]
We Urge Ottawa County Board Members to Initiate Legal Mediation Discussions of the Major Decision-Makers with Respect to the CampbellWe Urge Ottawa County Board Members to Initiate Legal Mediation Discussions of the Major Decision-Makers with Respect to the Campbell
As urged before the recent Board meeting, such mediation discussions cost the County minimal money and do not bind it to thereafter litigate. Invitees should include representatives from Consumers Energy, MPSC, the Trump Administration, and the Whitmer Administration. For these mediation discussions to be successful for Ottawa County, it is vitally important that the Ottawa […]
Speech to be Delivered at April 22, 2025 Ottawa County Board MeetingSpeech to be Delivered at April 22, 2025 Ottawa County Board Meeting
Joseph Parnell McCarter, Georgetown Township, volunteer leader of SaveTheCampbell effort. I thank this Board for deliberating follow up action to the Campbell Resolution, given that MPSC and Consumers Energy currently intend to move forward with its precipitous closure and demolition. I especially thank those on the board who have not let this issue be swept […]
Save The Campbell, Ottawa County! We Cannot Afford to Follow the UK’s Energy Madness.Save The Campbell, Ottawa County! We Cannot Afford to Follow the UK’s Energy Madness.
“The UK’s bills are some of the highest, pushing people to choose between heating and eating. ‘This is in part the result of too much focus on net zero and not enough focus on energy security and affordability. It’s time that sensible decisions are made about our energy supply that put this country and its […]
We Urge the Ottawa County Board to Support Both Campbell Motions Being Considered at This Week’s Board MeetingWe Urge the Ottawa County Board to Support Both Campbell Motions Being Considered at This Week’s Board Meeting
Here are the 2 Campbell motions on the agenda at https://boards.miottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/04222025-BOC-Agenda1.pdf : Hopefully both these motions can be discussed and amended as necessary, so as to receive majority Board support. We need Trump Administration assistance in our effort, combined with County Board legal involvement, in order to arrive at a commonsense energy solution for Ottawa […]
Addressing Various Talking Points Against the Ottawa County Board Using its Legal Powers to “Save The Campbell”Addressing Various Talking Points Against the Ottawa County Board Using its Legal Powers to “Save The Campbell”
That is NOT what the Michigan Constitution says. It says the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners has the authority to “enter or to intervene in any action or certificate proceeding involving the services, charges or rates of any privately owned public utility furnishing services or commodities to rate payers within the County.” (Article VII, Section […]
Ottawa County Should Learn from Britain’s Experience, Not Follow ItOttawa County Should Learn from Britain’s Experience, Not Follow It
“The U.K. now holds the dubious title of having the highest electricity prices in the world – a burden that is crushing households and businesses alike. Millions are struggling to pay their energy bills, forcing many to choose between heating and other essentials…On multiple occasions, Britain’s grid operators scrambled to stabilize the system as freezing temperatures coincided […]
Letter to the Ottawa County Board: Requested Action Items to “Save The Campbell”Letter to the Ottawa County Board: Requested Action Items to “Save The Campbell”
Dear Board Members: Thanks for agreeing to have the Campbell issue on the coming meeting of the Planning and Policy Committee. It should be a top priority of this Board to “Save The Campbell” and exercise local control over electric since MPSC-Consumers Energy has us on an unrealistic energy path, whereas we could instead be […]