Attend the Nov. 17 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
On November 17, the Clinton County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a new wind ordinance that could effectively ban wind energy in our county.
This proposal would deny farmers the right to host wind projects on their land, cut off new tax revenue, and block local jobs and investment.
Join us at the meeting and speak up for fair rules that support farmers and strengthen our county’s economy.
Planning & Zoning Meeting – Nov. 17
Monday November 17, 2025
1:00 P.M. Clinton County Satellite Offices
226 11th Street – Dewitt, Iowa 52742
Talking Points You Can Use
- Support for Farmers
- Farmers deserve the freedom to decide how to use their land.
- Hosting wind turbines provides stable income when crop or livestock prices are unpredictable.
- Restrictive zoning denies farmers an important economic option in tough times.
- Economic Benefits for the County
- Wind energy helps keep taxes low by funding schools, roads, and emergency services.
- Nearby counties with wind projects have seen millions in new tax revenue and steady growth.
- Without new investment, Clinton County risks falling behind while others move forward.
- Fair, Proven Rules Work
- Many Iowa counties have wind ordinances that work, protecting neighbors and allowing progress.
- Clinton County can follow their example instead of banning opportunity.
- We can have both: strong local standards and protect property rights.
- Time to Act
- The Supervisors have delayed too long.
- Every delay means lost income for farmers and lost revenue for our county.
- It’s time for Clinton County to move forward, not backward.