In a recent Page County online poll 70% voted for "No Utility-Scale solar farms. Period." **

We agree. Enormous industrial solar facilities don’t fit Page County. They offer nothing in return for the sacrifice of our valuable farmland and the beautiful landscapes that support our agriculture and tourism economy. They offer no permanent jobs, minimal tax revenue, and no electricity for local use. Unlike rooftop solar supported by many, these massive industrial eyesores will have an adverse effect on neighbors, wildlife, and productive farm soils.

We expect the Page County Board of Supervisors to represent the will of the community and put aside special interests and personal agendas by adopting a protective ordinance that will keep out ALL Utility-Scale solar facilities on farmland. Period.

The greed of a few should not prevail over the preservation of our rural way of life and values.

**This survey ran on Page Valley News as the "Question of the Week" from Feb. 7-14 and received a total of 315 votes:

How would you like to see utility-scale solar farms in Page County regulated?

• No utility-scale solar farms, period. — 223 votes (70.8%)

• Through Special Use Permits only. — 70 votes (22.2%)

• Adopt ordinance recommended by consultant and Planning Commission. — 21 votes (6.7%)

• Adopt ordinance written by developer to match its application. — 1 vote (0.3%)