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Residents urge transparency and moratorium as city weighs data‑center discussions
Summary
Multiple residents told the Harlingen City Commission they want open public review and possible restrictions on large data‑center projects, citing water use, confidentiality around EDC meetings and a reported land option that expires July 2026.
At Monday’s Harlingen City Commission meeting, several residents pressed the commission for greater transparency and a moratorium on large data‑center proposals, saying the projects could strain the region’s water and energy resources.
Citizens’ concerns centered on recent private meetings and non‑disclosure agreements involving the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation and the mayor. Isaac Ammani Newman, co‑founder of the For the People Alliance, said EDC director Ramro Alamman confirmed discussions with an unnamed business interest and that a company identified in public remarks as “Enus Energy” holds a land…
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