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madamesilverspurs

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Mon Apr 22, 2019, 07:41 PM Apr 2019

Weld County Commissioners pledge support to oil and gas industry

Weld County Commissioners pledge support to oil and gas industry, dozens gather at Monday meeting to hear proclamation

A banner declaring Weld County a “proud supporter of the oil and gas industry” hung outside the Weld County Administration building Monday morning, in anticipation of the Weld County Commissioners reading a proclamation all five signed declaring their support for the industry.

They made the proclamation in reaction to the passing of Senate Bill 181, which gives more local control over where oil and gas drilling can take place, among other provisions.

Inside, televisions and projector screens showed the same image, as did signs hanging by each commissioner’s nameplate, and dozens of oil and gas employees and supporters gathered to share their concerns about the bill. ...

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https://www.greeleytribune.com/news/weld-county-commissioners-pledge-support-to-oil-and-gas-industry-dozens-gather-at-monday-meeting-to-hear-proclamation/

IT JUST DOESN'T GET MORE BLATANT THAN THIS.
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Weld County Commissioners pledge support to oil and gas industry (Original Post) madamesilverspurs Apr 2019 OP
And the new law allows them to do just that.. mountain grammy Apr 2019 #1
one suspects weld county has lots of solar and wind resources too nt msongs Apr 2019 #2
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