Residents press council for transparency on data centers and for intergovernmental coordination on dispatch
Multiple residents raised concerns about data center projects, associated power plants and noise and urged the council to require quieter power options; separate commenters urged the city to work with Hood County on dispatch and asked the council to disclose non‑confidential records related to major industrial projects such as 'Project Patriot.'
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During citizen participation on Oct. 6 several residents voiced concern about the size, noise and potential property‑value impacts of data center facilities and associated generation. Dan Merryman and others said a gas‑fired power plant tied to a data center could be far louder than grid‑tied designs and expressed worry about continuous noise and long‑term impacts on neighborhoods.
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