Committee members express solidarity with Towns opposing proposed 765 kV transmission lines

Committee members discussed plans for proposed 765 kV transmission lines across southern Wisconsin and expressed opposition in solidarity with the Town of Lodi and the Town of West Point. Members said lack of clear information from transmission representatives and concerns about potential negative impacts on tourism informed their position. They noted they do not have authority to pass formal resolutions in this Committee but that the City could consider a formal objection at Council.

WPPI confirmed to the committee that the objection would not affect local electric resources or costs. No formal motion or vote was recorded on this item at the Committee of the Whole meeting.