I am a union laborer of 32 years retired. Make this happen for DeWitt County. Let’s progress forward with wind power. Logan and Macon County did it. It’s our turn now.

Before moving to Dewitt County I had the honor to serve 16 years on the McLean County Board and saw 2 wind farms come to that County... benefits and I can say that DeWitt County needs all the benefits for good jobs and tax revenue...

I recognize the fact that we need both new forms of energy and good-paying jobs to create a better future for our community. We need something that will both create sustainable forms of energy for our future, while also providing economic opportunity in our county. We have an obligation to try to make a better future for the next generation to come. The Alta Farms wind farm will certainly help in this area.

We need to invest in wind and solar. As technology improves, so will these. Farmers had windmills, my grandfather had 2 or 3 still working when I was a child to pump water for his livestock, they dotted our landscape. Look at the change! Give it a chance.

I have been involved with wind turbines for several years now and have watched many in several different states go from the site prep to operation. I have been inside and even in their basements. I know how they keep us from being dependent on foreign oil and supply much needed money to the farmers. Why not let them give back to the communities they build in?