The Delta County Board of Commissioners deadlocked on a conflict of interest challenge to Commissioner Bob Barron’s ability to vote on a proposed solar ordinance. With a 2-2 vote, it is still unclear if Barron will be allowed to vote. The ethics committee is determining if Barron has a conflict because of an agreement to lease land in Escanaba Township for solar development. Theresa Nelson, who voted against the motion, says they should not be voting on the issue until the county’s ethics committee makes a recommendation.

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