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Local candidates and state lawmakers clash over data‑center siting, incentives and local zoning authority
Summary
Across races, candidates and legislators said data centers raise questions about zoning, environmental risk, infrastructure costs and state incentives; local officials urged ordinances and transparency while state lawmakers described efforts to protect local control and require fair contributions.
Data centers and related development repeatedly surfaced across the forum, from county commission candidates to incumbent state lawmakers.
County commission candidate Ron Meir said he opposed the Michigan City data center proposal, warning of environmental risks if recycled‑water tanks fail and of nearby siting next to schools and neighborhoods. "These tanks that hold the recycling water, they can rupture... and if that gets into our system, goes into Trail Creek,"…
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