Residents press council on data centers, ownership changes and oversight

Jan 13, 2026

Public commenters urged the New Castle County Council to scrutinize data center proposals, raised concerns about developer conduct and ownership changes at a Claymont property, and presented divergent views on jobs and oversight. Speakers named developers (Starwood) and a new owner, Solstice Advanced Materials, and referenced PJM and regional permitting.

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During the public‑comment period on Jan. 13, multiple residents, community advocates and a union representative addressed the council about data center development, regional grid issues and a contested property in Claymont.

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