The Town of Scipio Planning Board has run into many frustrations over not being able to enforce our town's zoning codes in relation to the current wind project because of the 94-C process. This process, put into effect by Governor Hochul, grants favor to renewable energy projects allowing them to override local ordinances. Seeing how this process is already having an ill-effect on our community, we also have grave concerns over home rule being further diminished should the RAPID Act pass. The RAPID Act is proposed legislation that pushes future projects through at a quicker pace, allowing them to skip vital steps that ensure cohesion with town codes and minimal environmental impact. Considering this, the Planning Board unanimously passed a
resolution stating our strong opposition to this attempt to supersede local governance.
Melissa Alford
Planning Board Chair
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