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Resident raises water and workforce concerns about proposed AI data center; council member praised for asking questions
5437177 · June 23, 2025
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Summary
A resident urged the council to treat a proposed AI data center with skepticism, citing high water and electricity use and suggesting external expert review. She thanked a council member for asking questions at prior meetings.
During the public‑expression period at the June 23 Hammond Common Council meeting, resident Mary Schum Jones urged council members to scrutinize a proposed AI data center and to consult outside experts who are not affiliated with the mayor’s interests.
"I wanted to, thank, my councilwoman, Kalwinski, for…
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