In Lebesby, SP’s local team is fronting the fight against the establishment of two wind power plants. The electrification of Melkøya and Norway’s climate goals are in the pot.
No opinion poll has been conducted. The outcome of the election in Lebesby is followed with great excitement across the country.
The SP leader in Lebesby, Jan-Olav Evensen, is overwhelmed when he thinks about the possible consequences of his view winning out.
Published: 04/09/2023 18:16
Updated: 04/09/2023 22:41
The short version
The election in the small municipality of Lebesby in Finnmark has national significance. Davvi and Laksejorden wind power plants can produce a significant part of the power required to electrify Melkøya. Since 1 July this year, the municipalities have been given veto rights when it comes to the establishment of wind power in their own municipality. The municipality’s residents can therefore decide in the election whether any of the government’s plans for the electrification of Melkøya will be implemented.
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LEBESBY (Aftenposten): On election night, Monday 11 September, there will be great tension linked to the battle for power in Oslo, Bergen and other big cities. But for many, there is one election outcome that surpasses the big city battle:
The election results in Lebesby municipality with 1226 inhabitants – and 999 eligible voters.
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2023-09-04 20:41:32
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