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Residents urge careful review of Veridian LOI; one resident raises COVID-safety and surveillance concerns

Janesville City Council · December 8, 2025
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Summary

Two members of the public addressed the council: Andrew Pope urged members to seek independent analysis before finalizing a letter of intent (LOI) with data-center developer Veridian and promoted a library presentation by an outside financial expert; Ty Boll Rood made personal and accusatory remarks about COVID vaccines and alleged legal cover-ups and surveillance, and warned of future litigation.

During the public-comment period of the Dec. 8 Janesville City Council meeting two residents spoke to the council.

Andrew Pope urged council members who voted in favor of a letter of intent for Veridian to seek outside, independent sources of information rather than relying solely on city administration or developers. “You guys did so under the premise of wanting more information… I would really…

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