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Public commenters urge environmental studies and regulations for data centers as council hears mixed views on jobs and taxes
Summary
During public comment, union representatives and residents urged New Castle County Council to adopt guidelines, environmental review, and controls for data centers. Speakers debated potential job benefits, electricity and water impacts, and tax revenue projections; the ordinance on data centers remained tabled.
Several public commenters addressed the council on Feb. 3 about data center development and the need for local guidelines and environmental review.
Matthew Amendola, an IBW Local 313 electrician, urged the county to "position Delaware to benefit" from data center investment by setting clear energy and development standards that capture jobs and tax benefits for local workers. He described data centers as part of a major growth trend and…
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