WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING ISSUE, WITH RECOMMENDATION:

As your constituents, we urge you to support the development of utility-scale solar energy projects on privately-owned land within our county. Solar projects benefit Allen County by providing:

● Economic Benefits: Solar projects will generate millions of dollars in new tax revenues that can significantly contribute to Allen County schools and infrastructure without straining local services.

● Supporting Farmers: Solar projects provide farmers with a stable revenue stream that ensures they can keep their operations going for generations to come while retaining ownership of their land. Solar keeps Indiana a strong farming state by giving farmers the freedom to grow their crops of choice.

● America's Energy Independence: Northeast Indiana can play a vital role as the nation pursues its renewable and energy independence goals. By supporting solar development, we can make our grid more reliable ensuring that the lights stay on.

● Property Rights: Protecting personal property rights is a core American value. We should support local farmers' and landowners' freedom to decide what is best for their land, family, and future.

● New Jobs: Our region is the heart of the American economy, and clean energy is increasingly required to attract and retain 21st-century businesses and jobs. To keep growing the economy of Northeast Indiana, we must be able to supply employers with the renewable energy they're demanding.

In Conclusion:
We urge the Allen County leaders to support sound policies to sustainably develop utility-scale solar.