Day: February 12, 2025

Mlive covers the concerns of Ottawa County Board commissioners with the premature closure of the CampbellMlive covers the concerns of Ottawa County Board commissioners with the premature closure of the Campbell

The article is entitled “Ottawa County leaders question upcoming closure of coal-fired power plant” and can be read here. The article notes the concerns of various commissioners and points out the “Save The Campbell” effort to delay the closure: “Commissioners expect to discuss the Campbell plant’s closing at a regular Feb. 25 board meeting. Joseph […]

We are thankful the County Board is deliberating the Campbell issue and asking good questions of Consumers Energy.We are thankful the County Board is deliberating the Campbell issue and asking good questions of Consumers Energy.

The presentation by Consumers Energy and questioning by the Board of Commissioners took place in today’s County Planning & Policy Committee. It would appear the issue now is headed for deliberation at a regular Board meeting later in the month. I (Joseph Parnell McCarter) presented the “Save The Campbell” side in both comment periods. Here […]

Grand Haven Township has now become the 7th township in the County to pass a “Save The Campbell” resolution, and more are likely to follow.Grand Haven Township has now become the 7th township in the County to pass a “Save The Campbell” resolution, and more are likely to follow.

The Grand Haven Township Board passed the resolution in a 4 to 1 vote. This is more proof that an overwhelming majority of the County wants a delay in the closure. The people of Ottawa County understand how Consumers Energy under the Michigan Public Service Commission is leading us down a dangerous energy path.