Dexter Weighs Underground Power Lines, Reliability Concerns

At its April 13 work session, Dexter City Council revisited a long-standing goal of burying overhead power lines downtown while also exploring broader questions about energy reliability, costs and whether the city should play a larger role in providing electrical services.

The discussion, held during a City Council work session reviewing city goals, was informational only, with no decisions made.

Mayor Shawn Keough said relocating overhead lines underground remains an objective, though questions remain about feasibility and cost. “I think still needs to be a goal,” Keough stated, referring to burying lines downtown…

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