Save 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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

The current Palisades plan is risky and expensive, and it is an incredibly inappropriate replacement for the Campbell: Realism is needed regarding the Palisades nuclear project, including its SMR component; Michigan customers should stick with tried and true gas and coal combo for our baseload electric. Nuclear is still too risky and expensive for West […]

In what is excellent news, the Ottawa County Board agreed in its 03/25/2025 meeting to place the Campbell issue on its coming Planning and Policy Committee meeting. This is great news! This means follow-up actions will be discussed. As explained in speeches before the Board at that meeting, follow-up actions are both needed and warranted. […]

I gave the speeches below, and a few others spoke on behalf of the Campbell as well at the 03/25/2025 Board meeting. Thankfully, our efforts are having a positive effect on the County Board. The Board is placing the Campbell issue on the next committee agenda. My speech in the first comment section: Joseph Parnell […]