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Hundreds attend Prince George's County data center community meeting; many express opposition
Summary
Task-force members reported an estimated 465 people attended the Oct. 25 community meeting; the majority voiced opposition citing environmental justice, water and electricity concerns while a minority supported data centers for jobs. Officials praised staff management of the large meeting.
Daryl Barnes, chairman of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and James Hunt, director of the Prince George's County Planning Department, told the Data Center Task Force that the Oct. 25 community meeting drew a substantially larger crowd than prior sessions and produced strong public turnout and comment.
"With 400 plus individuals coming out to voice their concerns, it was a huge undertaking," Barnes said, thanking park and planning staff and park police for managing the meeting. Hunt said the turnout was…
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