No Giant Towers Here

A Plea to Our Neighbors: The Time to Stand Together is NOW

This isn't an abstract issue or a problem for someone else to solve. This is happening here, in our town, and it affects all of us. This is a moment that will define the future of our community, and we can't afford to be silent. We are asking you, as our neighbors and friends, to join us in protecting the place we all call home.

Think About What's Really at Stake:

A utility company is asking for a permanent hold on your land. An easement isn't a temporary agreement; it's a permanent scar on your property title that lasts forever.

It will be there when you pass your land to your children, and it will be there for every future owner, lowering its value for generations to come. They want to place these high-tension lines across our farms, through our backyards, and over the beautiful open spaces that make this part of Ozaukee County so special.

There Are Better, Smarter Alternatives That Protect Our Community

Why should our private properties be the first choice for a major infrastructure project? This is a matter of common sense. Ozaukee County has trusted, county-owned land and wide, existing roadway corridors that would be far better routes for these lines. We must band together and demand that these logical alternatives are chosen over the convenience of carving up our private lands and neighborhoods.

Here’s How We Fight Back

Our greatest strength is in our numbers and our voices. Reading this website is a great first step, but to win this fight, we need to show up and speak up. This is our chance to look the project planners in the eye and tell them what this community means to us. We need to fill the room, ask the hard questions, and make it clear that we will not let our land be devalued and our environment be damaged.

This is not the time to assume someone else will handle it. We need you, your family, and your neighbors standing with us.

Here is our action plan. Mark these dates on your calendar right now:

Step 1: Show Up at the Open Houses in August

This is our first and best chance to present a united front before the official application is even filed. Let's make sure they see a community that is organized, informed, and opposed.

Public comment Submission Form

• Tuesday, August 19th (Noon-2 PM & 4-6 PM): In-Person Open House in Port Washington — ADDRESS LINK

• This is crucial. Please, make time to come in person. A full room of concerned neighbors sends a powerful message. Whether you can stay for 30 minutes or two hours, your presence matters.
  

• Wednesday, August 20th (Noon-2 PM & 4-6 PM): In-Person Open House in Plymouth — ADDRESS LINK

• This is another opportunity to show our strength. Let's make sure the residents are well-represented at both in-person events.

Step 2: Submit Your Official ATC Comment Before the Deadline

Beyond just showing up, we need to create a formal record of our opposition. Every single comment submitted carries weight.

• Deadline: Friday, September 5th

• This is the absolute last day to submit your comments directly to the utility, ATC. Tell them your personal story. Explain why you oppose the route and why they must consider the better alternatives on county land or along roadways. A Physical Letter was mailed to most that contains a comment form.

Step 3: Prepare for the Official PSCW Process

This fight doesn't end in September. This fall, ATC will file their official application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW). This kicks off a formal review where the final route will be chosen. The PSCW will hold its own public hearings, and because we will have shown such strong early opposition, we will be in the best position to influence that final decision.

Your involvement now sets the stage for victory later. Let’s stand together.