Residents raise data center, gentrification and transparency concerns during public comment
Multiple public-comment speakers told Council they are worried about proposed data centers, potential gentrification and lack of transparency from the Development Authority; Council requested a community meeting before the next reading of a zoning item tied to a gas station and asked staff for clarifications on Development Authority records.
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Several public-comment and public-agenda speakers raised concerns about proposed data center projects, gentrification and municipal oversight during the May 26 meeting. Speakers listed on the public agenda included Paul Olson (data center & gentrification), Thomas Anderson and Matthew Johnson (data center), and Darlene Laird, who sought clarification on the Development Authority’s role and public-record access to Development Authority members' mailboxes.
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