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How Did the Senate Committee Vote on SB 159

Despite the fact that the majority of Sussex County residents oppose the destruction of a State park and the harm to native wildlife for a Maryland offshore wind project, the Democratic Party has decided to override the Sussex County Council's decision, which was made in the best interest of Sussex County. These Delaware Democrats show no concern for life, liberty, or self-governance. Even Senator Russel Huxtable, the Democratic senator for the Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and Milton areas, voted against the Sussex County Council and aligned with the Democratic agenda. The vote followed party lines.


Senate Environment, Energy and Transportation Committee Vote on SB 159

Chair: Stephanie L. Hansen - FAVORABLE

Vice-Chair(s): Russell Huxtable - ON ITS MERITS

Members: S. Elizabeth Lockman - ON ITS MERITS

Spiros Mantzavinos - ON ITS MERITS

Trey Paradee - FAVORABLE

Ray Seigfried - FAVORABLE

Eric Buckson - AGAINST

Brian Pettyjohn - AGAINST


Is it possible that US Wind got to these Senators and made contributions to their campaigns? We believe it is! If anyone is up for a little research, you can probably find this out through the donor look up link, Open Secrets. Let us know what you find out! Email info@38thdrcp.com


Thank you, Sussex County Council and our Republican Senators and Representatives, who continue to stand up for what is right, despite the odds being stacked against them. Another stalwart of truth and justice in Delaware, is the conservative policy think tank, Caesar Rodney Institute and their Director of the Center for Energy & Environmental Policy, David Stevenson. And thank you to the many 38th Patriots who were in attendance on Monday for the SB 159 Hearing, who also got a chance to meet DJ Daniels!



Caesar Rodney Institute - David Stevenson - Bay to Bay News Article

Senate Bill 159 overturns Sussex County Council’s well-considered rejection of a permit for a power station that would have supported US Wind’s offshore wind project. The state has long recognized, in law, that counties and towns are better suited to consider local zoning issues.


The bill is based on the false premise that the offshore wind project will solve the real concern that our regional electric grid will face blackouts during peak demand periods as soon as this year. This power shortage has been caused by the early closure of reliable baseload power plants, like our local Indian River facility. Reliable coal- and natural gas-fired generators have faced state and federal pressure, from carbon taxes, regulations and huge mandates and subsidies for unreliable wind and solar projects. Efforts to pass Delaware legislation this year to end the carbon tax and freeze the wind and solar mandates were opposed by the very people pushing SB 159.


US Wind’s own construction plan forecasts that one-quarter of the project will not be generating power until 2029, with the rest not available until 2031. It is not a short-term fix. We know from existing turbines that most of the power is produced in the spring and fall, when electric demand is lowest. In Texas, with about 20% of its power coming from wind and solar, during blackouts, only about 2% of power comes from those sources.


The US Wind project faces federal and state lawsuits; President Donald Trump’s executive orders to review highly questionable, approved project permits; and the recent U.S. House of Representatives legislation to withdraw critical 30% investment tax credits. It is unlikely the project will ever be built.


Meanwhile, County Council followed its rules in denying the substation. A conditional use permit must “promote the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the present and future inhabitants of Sussex County, and the conditional use must be for the general convenience and welfare of the inhabitants of Sussex County.” The federal environmental impact statement notes that the project, just 9 miles off our coast, will have a major negative impact on our ocean sights, changing them from “pristine to developed with turbines dominating the view.” Several surveys indicate that that will lead to lost tourism (one of Delaware’s largest industries), lost jobs and lower property values.


In January, then-Gov. John Carney signed an agreement to receive payments from US Wind over a 20-year period. Those payments would be wiped out by the loss of just 1.5% of our tourist business in the project’s first year. In addition, the impact statement admits that commercial fishing will abandon the lease area; that radar interference will hurt civilian aircraft and shipping, as well as national security; and that there will be more vessel collisions. No wonder our survey of 14,000 property owners within 1 mile of the beach found that 86% oppose offshore wind.


Sussex County Council considered all these issues and made the right decision. The state needs to butt out!


-Dave Stevenson



Next 38th Club Meeting MONDAY, June 23rd, 6:30pm

We will hold our next 38th District Republican Club meeting on MONDAY, June 23rd, at the South Coastal Library on Kent Avenue, starting at 6:30pm. Topic: TBD.


IRSD Referendum June 5

The Indian River School District will hold another funding increase Referendum on Thursday, June 5th, 7am to 8pm. This Referendum is identical to the last Referendum, an increase in property taxes of 37%. We will again need Poll Watchers on this day to assist voters to understand who can and who cannot vote, and observe the process. It is only by having an actively engaged citizenry that we can maintain our rights and freedoms and a fair process for all. Please email here if you can be a Poll Watcher info@38thdrcp.com.


DE GOP App

YOU can continue to share the information that there will be a Referendum on June 5th and it is vital to do so as so many are still completely unaware that this vote will take place. Please go into the Delaware Republican Party app, select "Send Text" and a list of your Republican neighbors near you will be listed. You may share this simple message:


"IRSD Referendum Vote June 5, please vote! 37% increase in property taxes. Questions? Email info@38thdrcp.com 38thdrcp.com "


Polling Locations

You may vote at any of the following polling locations for the June 5th Referendum between 7am and 8pm.


East Millsboro Elementary School

Georgetown Elementary School

Indian River High School

Long Neck Methodist Church

Lord Baltimore Elementary School

Millville Community Center 

Selbyville Fire Hall

Sussex Central High School


Can YOU be a Poll Watcher on June 5th at any of the above locations? We need YOU!! Email info@38thdrcp.com



Next 38th Club Meeting MONDAY, June 23rd, 6:30pm

Please plan to attend our 38th District Republican Club meeting on MONDAY, June 23rd, South Coastal Library on Kent Ave, starting at 6:30pm. Topic: The TBD.

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