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Offshore Wind Bribe Falls Short
« on: Sunday, Mar 17, 2024 02:55 am »
Offshore Wind Bribe Falls Short
By Robert Bradley Jr. -- March 15, 2024

“Respectfully, the future of the Town of Ocean City cannot be bought [by offshore wind interests] and we intend to continue to do what is necessary to protect the interests of our residents, property owners and future generations.” – Mayor Rick Meehan, Ocean City, Maryland

The $2 million bribe was turned down–flatly, by the mayor of Ocean City, Rick Meehan. This “opportunity” spread out over 20 years came with this request from US Wind: “local government officials… [refraining] from making any negative comments or objections.”

Here is the story reported in UtilityDive:

https://www.masterresource.org/offshore-windpower-issues/offshore-wind-bribe-falls-short/
“Our government teaches the whole people by its example. If the government becomes the lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy.” Louis D. Brandeis