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DeWitt County Board Chair Says Issues With Board Members Ferguson, Tilley in Past

After some contentious exchanges at a special meeting of the DeWitt County Board last Wednesday night, DeWitt County Board Chair David Newberg says any issues from his perspective are in the past.

 

Board members Melonie Tilley and Terry Ferguson were the recipients of harsh comments from the veteran leader, specifically Tilley, who at one point was chided by Newberg, "thank you for being my more conscious" after board members went back and forth over a decommissioning agreement with Tradewind Energy as a part of their special use permit for their Alta Farms II wind project.

 

Friday morning on the WHOW Morning Show, Newberg indicated private conversations he had with the two and believes the issues are now in the past.

 

 

While many may disagree with the stances Newberg has on the issues, he believes it is everyone's right to do so. He indicates his desire to move forward.

 

 

The County Board held a special meeting last Wednesday night to consider a number of ordinances surrounding the Tradewind Energy project, the decommissioning agreement received the most attention as Board members felt a review of the plan was necessary, however, did not receive enough support. 

 

The Thursday night meeting was much more light-hearted with no combative banter among the board. 

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