Residents press Decatur council on data centers, asking for clearer process and protections

Sep 8, 2026

Multiple speakers urged the council to slow data-center development, criticized the Citizens Voluntary Advisory Committee for lack of representation, raised environmental and economic concerns, and requested more public participation; staff said a zoning ordinance draft and public hearings will be the next steps.

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Multiple residents used the appearance-of-citizens period Sept. 8 to press the City Council on data centers after a recent CVAC meeting drew controversy.

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