Brown Applauds Ohio Power Siting Board Decision to Reject Poorly-Located Transmission Line Project in Youngstown

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) applauded the Ohio Power Siting Board for rejecting American Transmission Systems' proposed Lincoln Park-Riverbend Transmission project, which would have had significant impacts on the quality of life for the residents of the Mahoning Valley, and deterred future development plans in the revitalization of downtown Youngstown along the riverbank.

"I am pleased to see that the Ohio Siting Power Board has listened to and sided with the residents of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley and rejected this proposal that would have hurt current downtown investments, and stymied future development plans," said Brown. "I urge the developer to work with the local residents and businesses they serve to find an alternate route for this important grid modernization project that works for the entire community."

In April, Brown wrote to the Ohio Siting Power Board and urged them to reject this proposal. A copy of his letter can be found HERE.