Residents raise concerns about proposed data center during public comment

Feb 9, 2026

Three public commenters addressed the council with concerns or comments about a proposed data center: Paula Boyll (Dowagiac area), Dan Adams (Pokagon Township; GOP Cass County) and Rick Marneris (GOP Cass County). The minutes record their appearances but do not include quote text.

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During the non-agenda public comment period, three members of the public addressed the council regarding a proposed data center. The minutes identify the speakers as Paula Boyll (listed as "Dowagiac area"), Dan Adams (Pokagon Township; GOP Cass County) and Rick Marneris (GOP Cass County) and summarize only that they made "comments regarding data center." The minutes do not include the speakers' full remarks or any specific claims recorded verbatim.

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