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Residents urge action on data centers, auditing and city services during public comments
Summary
Speakers at Stonecrest’s June 26 public‑comment period warned of potential environmental impacts from data centers, called for the city to hire an internal auditor required by the charter, and questioned the use of ARPA funds and a reported city surplus.
Several residents used the public‑comment period at the June 26 Stonecrest City Council meeting to raise concerns about data centers, fiscal oversight and local services.
Dave Marcus and Renee Kell warned council that large data centers are expanding regionally and could bring substantial electricity, water and generator (diesel) backup needs that may affect air quality and local utilities. Marcus said data centers create relatively few ongoing jobs but have “tremendous electricity…
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