By Anton Riecher
Medina County commissioners unanimously voted Monday in favor of a resolution opposing construction of the record-setting Howard-Solstice electrical transmission line along a proposed route cutting across the county.
The resolution states that “various residents in the county have voiced significant concerns about the potential negative impacts” of the proposed transmission line, including decrease in property values and potential environmental harm from electromagnetic field radiation.
A public hearing on the proposed transmission line topped the Sept. 8 commissioners court session with opposition voiced by local landowners dominating the discussion.
On a motion by Precinct 2 Commissioner Larry Sittre, seconded by Precinct 4 Commissioner Danny Lawler, the action was taken with relatively little additional discussion.
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