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Neighbors press council on data-center proposals; Bosley calls for transparency and possible task force

5823362 · September 20, 2025
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Summary

Residents raised concerns about proposed data centers' local impacts — water, power use and tax abatements — and Council President Bob Bosley and attendees urged clearer disclosure and suggested a task force to study impacts before approvals proceed.

Several attendees at the Sept. 20 MECANA meeting pressed Council President Bob Bosley and fellow neighborhood leaders about proposals for data centers on the city's south side and in other neighborhoods.

Residents said they want clear answers about power and water consumption, backup plans and whether employees will park on nearby streets. Speakers said earlier data-center proposals…

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