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Resident raises concerns about data‑mining site south of Gifford, meeting access and county staffing
Summary
During public comment a resident asked the board to investigate a new data‑mining/cryptocurrency site 'south of Gifford' that they said could use as much electricity as a town of 4,000–9,000 people and asked why remote meeting access is not mandatory.
A resident addressed the board during public comment on Feb. 26, 2025, urging local coverage and county follow-up on a recently established data‑mining/cryptocurrency facility south of Gifford and raising concerns about county services and staffing.
The resident (Speaker 2) said the facility ‘‘could be taking up using as much electricity as a town of 4 to 9,000 people’’ and expressed frustration that the county’s meeting format (in-person only) prevents some residents from participating. The commenter also referred to a smoke‑bomb incident and the departure of an environmental health specialist, saying the specialist ‘‘did not voluntarily resign’’ and asking who is in charge of related matters.
Speaker 2 urged citizens to contact supervisors via email so comments are on record and requested that local media report on the data‑mining site so residents are informed. A brief exchange followed: Speaker 3 replied, “I think you guys did do a story,” indicating some coverage had occurred.
The board did not take formal action during the meeting on any of the points raised in public comment. No county staff provided technical data on the site’s electricity demand, and no enforcement or permitting actions were announced at the meeting.
