Politics & Government

Hunter Says He's Heard Many Concerns from Santee About Power Plant

Congressman Duncan Hunter replies to a letter about the Quail Brush power generation project: "I have opposed projects that would adversely affect private property owners and are not in the best interest of our community."

Stop the Santee Power Plant recently posted this letter from Santee's congressional representative, Duncan Hunter, on the subject of the Quail Brush Power Plant:

Thank you for contacting me with your concerns regarding the proposed Quail Brush Generation Project.  I welcome the opportunity to respond to you on this important issue.

I am aware of San Diego Gas & Electric’s (SDG&E) (CEC) to build a gas-fired power plant, and have heard many concerns from the residents of Santee regarding this matter.  As you indicated, representatives from the CEC held a workshop this past week to hear from concerned residents.  My schedule as a Member of Congress required that I be in Washington, D.C., so I was not able to attend the meetings in San Diego this week.

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Further, my role as a federal legislator limits my involvement in this issue as it is currently being considered on the state and local level.

However, I do understand that the Santee City Council Wednesday, voicing opposition to the plant.  Also, San Diego planning commissioners have of the site while the CEC still considers the permit request.

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I believe it is imperative that any effort to develop energy resources must be performed with the safety of the public and environment in mind.  In the past, I have opposed projects that would adversely affect private property owners and are .  Regardless, I will continue to monitor the developments of this issue as it affects Santee, and should the matter extend to the federal level, I will keep your concerns firmly in mind.

Sincerely,

Duncan Hunter
Member of Congress


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