As Chair and frequent spokesperson for the Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force, I have become a lightning rod for criticisms involving our group. This is unfortunate because it detracts from the important work done by this excellent body of dedicated citizens.
Many talk about us. Some attempt to speak for us. I believe the time has come for the public to hear directly from me regarding recent statements and insinuations.
Since May, because of false and fanciful allegations, the Enterprise has needed to allocate an astonishing amount of space (over 100 column inches by my count) to this coverage. Ironically, this was even more space than coverage on affordable housing, poverty, even climate. Reflective of community priorities? I suspect not.
