Shouting “Shame on you!,” angry residents left Chatham-Kent council chambers Monday night after realizing politicians would not declare the municipality an unwilling host for industrial wind turbines. Article content

Chatham Coun. Amy Finn’s motion to that effect never made it to the floor for discussion. Article content

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Because a similar motion by North-Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville failed in July 2024, Finn’s motion required two-thirds of council to vote to reconsider.

But the motion to reconsider failed 11-6 — one vote short of the 12 votes needed — with one councillor absent.

Before the vote, council received 10 deputations in support of Finn’s motion, outlining concerns ranging from health impacts on nearby residents and dangers to migratory b

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