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Gary council schedules March 12 forum on data centers; environmental expert to present

Gary Common Council · March 4, 2026
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Vice President Darren Washington announced a public forum March 12 at the Public Safety Community Room to discuss data centers’ benefits, costs and liabilities; Sam Carpenter of the Hoosier Environmental Council will present environmental perspectives.

The Gary Common Council announced a community forum to discuss data centers and their potential effects on the city, scheduling a Public Safety Community Room meeting for March 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Vice President Darren Washington (S2) said the session is intended to give residents direct access to expert perspectives before any company or developer seeks formal council approval. "There has…

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