Politicians want the local population to vote on biogas plants.

Politicians want local residents to vote on biogas plant

By Sarah Friis Elkjær ( [email protected] ) 47 minutes ago

Residents should go to the polling stations when politicians want to build a large industrial plant in their local area.

That's what the Left Party in Odder Municipality is suggesting today, proposing a so-called local referendum on a biogas plant near Torrild.

Even though residents can write a hearing response, a referendum would be a valuable contribution.

- A referendum would show whether there is a silent minority or silent majority, says member of the council for the Left Party Leif Gjørtz Christensen.

The party is inspired by other municipalities that have done the same in connection with energy infrastructure projects.

For example, Tønder Municipality has had a referendum on five solar power plants.

If the proposal is approved, it will then be discussed how to define who can vote. However, it will still be the municipal council that makes the final decision in the case.

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