Residents Urge Caution, Call for Review Over Prospective Data Center
Multiple residents asked Dowagiac leaders to pause or closely review data center proposals, raising concerns about power, water, noise, pollution and AI; council referred a noise standards review to the Planning Commission.
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During the public comment period, several residents urged the council to carefully evaluate any proposed data center projects and voiced concerns about local impacts. Speakers included Paula Boyll, who identified she does not live in the city, Cusi Ballew, Gerik Maverick, Carlyn Morris, Kimberly VanderBelt and Christy Gillenwater; comments centered on potential effects to power and water systems, noise, pollution and broader questions about AI and infrastructure.
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