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Resident urges Washington County to resist data centers, warns of rising bills and loss of farmland
Summary
During public comment, a resident urged commissioners to "reject big tech," warning that data centers and accompanying solar installations can raise residential electric bills, provide few long-term local jobs, and consume farmland; the board did not take action during the comment period.
A member of the public told Washington County commissioners Jan. 4 that the county is being targeted by large data centers and associated solar development and urged officials to protect farmland and local residents.
"We're seen as a business friendly state and willing to give up a lot in the form of property taxes ... So I see solar and data centers…
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