Where local officials – and their opponents – stand on wind energy now

TIFFIN, OH — With the proposed wind energy project in Seneca County generating all kinds of discussion, with supporters on both sides of the debate, we have compiled a simple list describing the support/opposition of local officials (and their 2018 election opponents) on wind energy development in the county.

These positions are current as of July 10, 2018.

State Representative (Running in 2018)

State Rep. Bill Reineke (R): Oppose (source)

Rachel Crooks (D): Oppose w/ current conditions (source)

State Senator (not running in 2018)

State Sen. Dave Burke (R): Oppose (source)

Seneca County Commissioner (Running in 2018)

Commissioner Mike Kerschner (R): Oppose (source)

Cheryl Radin-Norman (D): No public position published

Seneca County Commissioner (not running in 2018)

Commissioner Holly Stacy (R): Support (source)

Commissioner Shayne Thomas (R): Support (source)