Crawford County rejects annexation, thwarts solar farm

In an unanimous vote Tuesday, Crawford County commissioners rejected an annexation request of more than 1,600 acres that would have paved the way for a new solar farm.

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November 20, 2025 - 3:00 PM

GIRARD — Crawford County commissioners rejected Tuesday an annexation request that would have paved the way for a new solar farm near Mulberry.

The Pittsburg Morning Sun said commissioners were unanimous in rejecting the request for Mulberry’s planned annexation of more than 1,600 acres about six miles outside its city limits.

Shasta Power had been working with the city for the annexation request for what it said would be a $500 million investment in building the solar farm.

“I can’t see the justification,” Commissioner Bruce Blair said, according to…

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