Residents urge moratorium, question transparency as data‑center debate grows

Several residents used the Planning Commission's public‑comment period to press for a moratorium on local data‑center approvals and for clearer, enforceable protections before any agreements are finalized. China Young, a SMD‑4 resident who described months of community research, told commissioners she and neighbors have worked to ensure "appropriate guidelines" to protect land, water, energy and future generations. She urged the commission not to be overwhelmed by the length of proposed rules and to adopt strict parameters to prevent resource exploitation.