Wind turbine opponent seeks ‘conflict of interest’ statements

Whitman county officials say they see no need to respond to a request by Carolyn Kiesz of Thornton to publicly swear they do not stand to benefit from a wind farm.

“She’s bringing up the same thing, over and over again,” said County Commissioner Greg Partch. “I have no problem stating that I have no personal gain from wind energy.”

Kiesz formally last week requested county commissioners provide sworn statements on whether or not they would have a conflict of interest in development of wind farms in the county.

“This was something she was trying to pin down on good people that live in the count...