Comments by Cathy Redburn

Commission District: 4

I believe it is very important and valuable to have Windfarms and renewable energy in Sedgwick County and wherever these farms can be properly placed. The effect of global warming is very real, scientifically proven! Using wind for power is and incredibly efficient and effective way to produce power without using another precious resource-water. Their use will reduce carbon emissions, the source of atmospheric warming. These farms can be placed properly to make the impact to farms minimal. I don't believe the wind turbines will cause major declines in birds or wildlife. Birds fly into buildings too and although every effort should be made to prevent that, its not a major cause of declining wildlife populations. I love the windfarms. I see them as "Prairie Angels", there to help us protect our precious resources and thus our earth. They aren't noisy and what noise I hear is wind. I don't believe the lights are interfering, much less the cause of seizures or migraine headaches. ( I'd sure like to see research on this rumor). Colorado's major utility company plans to have 80% renewable energy by 2030 and be carbon free by 2050, and Sedgwick County Kansas is considering banning a major source of renewable energy altogether?!? This would be shameful. Ignoring the future is shameful. Please, don't ban wind farms in the county!