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Project Blue and data‑center bids spur debate on jobs, water and environmental oversight
Summary
Public commenters and supervisors debated proposed large data‑center projects, including Project Blue, with concerns raised about annexation conditions, water use and county involvement. The board said it will continue due diligence and referred health impact assessment work to the Board of Health.
A series of public commenters and board members used the Sept. 16 meeting to press concerns and arguments about proposed large data‑center projects, including one referred to as Project Blue, and the county’s role in economic recruitment.
Public speakers told the board they believed conditional approvals or land deals had proceeded without required annexations and appealed to the county to halt closings until conditions were met. Speakers also warned that data‑center operations and related infrastructure could strain local water,…
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