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Residents urge county to scrutinize data center proposals, citing water and environmental concerns
Summary
Multiple residents told commissioners they oppose or want stronger scrutiny of proposed data centers, raising issues including high water use, noise, local wells and emissions; a researcher meeting was announced for Feb. 19.
Several residents used the public comment period to urge the commission to scrutinize proposed data center development and recent rezoning decisions.
Susan Whaling told the board she was "blown away" by approval of rezoning for light manufacturing on property near commercial corridors and said she has heard of a potential data center near Exit 13. Whaling cited research she…
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