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Residents urge Prince George's County to prepare workforce and safeguards as data centers arrive
Summary
Three residents told the County Council's Committee of the Whole on Feb. 17 that data centers could bring jobs and revenue but urged planning for workforce training and protections on water, power and emissions.
Prince George's County residents told the County Council's Committee of the Whole on Feb. 17 that the county should prepare to make incoming data centers benefit local people.
At the start of the meeting, three public commenters — Ursula Franklin, Sandy McDonald and Demetri Gamble — spoke about data centers. Franklin said she had researched the topic and urged the council to educate the public so residents can make informed choices. "I've been hearing a lot of discussion about data centers coming…
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