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Residents press county to produce data center guidance; commissioners direct staff to prepare outreach materials
Summary
Public commenters from multiple townships urged the board to develop materials and oversight tools on data-center proposals; the board approved a resolution directing staff to assemble informational materials and urge municipalities to require specific assessments for proposals.
Dozens of members of the public addressed the Board of Commissioners about proposed data centers, pressing the county to provide municipal partners with more information, oversight tools and model standards.
Speakers from Saline Township, Ypsilanti Township, Ann Arbor and other parts of Washtenaw County called the projects a threat to water, climate goals, electricity rates and local character. Commenters raised concerns about deep industrial well use near private wells, vibration and noise effects on…
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