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Bernalillo County commission introduces strict conditions for AI, data‑center incentives
Summary
The county introduced a resolution requiring local hiring, living wages, energy- and water‑offsets, and minimum tax payments on projects that seek county incentives. The introduction passed on Jan. 13 and will be considered for final action in two weeks after staff follow-up.
Bernalillo County commissioners on Jan. 13 introduced a resolution that would tie any county incentives for AI and data‑center projects to a set of public‑benefit conditions, including local hiring, living wages, cost‑sharing for electric infrastructure, third‑party‑verified water offsets and a required minimum tax payment to the county and affected public entities.
The measure, introduced by Commissioner Eric Olivas, passed its introduction on a 4‑1 vote and will return for final consideration at the commission’s next meeting. Olivas said the resolution is targeted at projects that request county…
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