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West Richland residents press council for public forum on proposed Lewis and Clark data center; staff says no application yet
Summary
Residents urged the West Richland City Council to slow development and hold public forums over proposed data‑center plans for the Lewis and Clark Ranch, raising water, noise and economic concerns; city staff said no application has been filed and outlined SEPA and a schedule of joint planning meetings.
Residents told the West Richland City Council on Monday that a proposed data center in the Lewis and Clark Ranch area could harm the community, citing potential increases in utility costs, heavy water use and noise, and questioning long‑term local job benefits.
During the public‑comment period a resident (address given for the record) said a University of Michigan study shows data centers can raise electricity demand and utility bills, consume large volumes of water, generate persistent noise from generators and cooling equipment, and may not provide sustained high‑paying employment. Speakers asked what tax…
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