Luczkowiak Says Council Received 'Intimidating' Veto Message on BESS Moratorium

A six-month moratorium on the approval of battery energy storage systems in the City of Dunkirk is being met with strong opposition from the Mayor. First Ward Councilwoman Natalie Luczkowiak, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Tuesday, revealed that city lawmakers have received what she called "an intimidating, stern and long" veto letter from Kate Wdowiasz on the temporary pause. Luczkowiak says the Common Council plans to override the veto...

Natalie Luczkowiak: will override veto

Luczkowiak added that the council received plenty of feedback when residents found out about the location of a proposed BESS near School 5. She says the veto message from Wdowiasz is adding "unnecessary drama"...

Natalie Luczkowiak: adding unnecessary drama

Luczkowiak says the council's intent to override the veto is "not about politics -- it's about safety, process, and following state law." City lawmakers passed a resolution for the moratorium on September 15th.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview with Natalie Luczkowiak.

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