Citizens for Local Choice

In the News: 79 Michigan communities challenge state's solar, wind farm permit rules in court. The fight to save local control it not over!

79 Michigan communities challenge state's solar, wind farm permit rules in court The appeal argues a state regulatory agency exceeded its power when it adopted rules Oct. 10 that govern the solar and wind farm permitting process.

Farmers and community members must have a say in the regulations governing industrial solar and wind projects. Read the article below to hear firsthand accounts from concerned citizens about how these renewable energy projects are impacting their local communities. Let’s ensure that local voices are heard and protected in the decision-making process. Read the article here: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/midwestern-farmers-who-say-yes-to-solar-face-neighbors-wrath

Michigan Farmers Who Say Yes to Solar Face Neighbors’ Wrath (Correct) When Michigan farmer Clara Ostrander heard about the benefits of hosting a solar energy project, she remembered something her father had told her four days before he died: Don’t sell the farm. Keep it in the family.

When local control is at risk, so is our ability to shape the future of our community. Utility-scale wind and solar projects should reflect our local values and needs. Find out why keeping decisions local is crucial at: www.micitizenschoice.org

Beginning of Week Motivation!

'What we need is not more Federal government, but better local government.' - Calvin Coolidge. Let's stay motivated and committed to preserving local control and making choices that truly reflect our community's values. Together, we can make a powerful impact!

Happy Civil Engagement Wednesday!

Contacting your representative is crucial because it ensures your voice is heard in the decision-making process. Representatives are elected to serve their constituents, and your input helps them understand the community's needs and priorities. When you reach out, you influence policy, promote accountability, and strengthen our democratic process. Make your voices heard!

Let's talk "local control"

Local control refers to the ability of local governments and communities to make decisions regarding the approval, regulation, and siting of industrial solar, wind, and battery storage facilities within their jurisdiction. This means that each community can have different regulations and siting of these industrial facilities that best fits and serves their community.

Did you know that losing local control over utility-scale wind and solar projects can mean our community's unique needs and values are overlooked? Stay informed about the importance of keeping decision-making power close to home. Learn more at: www.micitizenschoice.org

Happy Civil Engagement Wednesday!

Today, let's focus on the power of attending local meetings. Your presence and voice can make a real difference in shaping policies and decisions that impact our community. Without your voice present, how will they know there isn't full support? Making your voice heard at these meetings can also empower someone else to do the same. Bring a friend to a local meeting and make your voice heard!

Beginning of Week Motivation!

'The government closest to the people serves the people best.' - Thomas Jefferson. Let's stay motivated and dedicated to preserving local control and making choices that reflect our community's values. Together, we can make a powerful impact!

Family is always one of the most critical aspects of your community and should be protected. When decisions are made far from home, our families' unique needs and values can be overlooked. Local control allows you to better protect your family's needs from outside influences. Keeping decisions local not only protects your community but also your family!

Happy Civil Engagement Wednesday!

Staying informed is one of the most excellent tools a citizen can have in their community. Knowledge is power, and awareness of what's happening in our communities and beyond helps us make better decisions. Understanding how important local control is makes defending and restoring it in our communities easier. Local decisions have a great impact on a community and should be protected. Following local news is also crucial. Local news will be the easiest way to find out what is happening in your community and if you can make your voice heard about it. Sign-up for local alerts from your local news station so you don't miss anything!