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Public comments at La Porte council: data center skepticism; local nonprofit outlines veteran, first responder workforce program
Summary
A resident criticized a data center deal and sought transparency on environmental and job claims; Andrew Killen of Helping Hoosiers Heroes outlined workforce pathways for veterans and first responders and requested city support and visibility.
At the March 16 La Porte Common Council meeting, public commenters raised environmental and economic concerns about a recent data center deal and a local nonprofit presented workforce-pathway plans for veterans, first responders and youth.
Jefferson Joseph Simic told the council the "recent data center deal is far from extraordinary" and urged greater public scrutiny of tax abatements…
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