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Residents raise alarms about water sales as commission schedules data-center hearing
Summary
Commissioners said social media has circulated concerns that a proposed data center could "buy up all the water." The board reiterated that water is privately owned and scheduled a public hearing on the data-center appeal for April 27 so the matter can be presented and appealed through formal procedures.
During general discussion commissioners addressed strong constituent concerns circulating on social media alleging a proposed data center would purchase and monopolize local water rights. "They're gonna come in and buy up all the water," one commissioner summarized constituent complaints on the record. (Chair S2)
Several commissioners and staff sought to clarify…
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