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Vice‑Chairman asks about data centers; county attorney says none planned
Summary
Vice‑Chairman Hayden Lyons asked whether large‑scale data centers were planned for Tazewell County; County Attorney Aaron Gillespie said there are currently no plans. Lyons also asked about 'Project Jonah' and a possible slaughter house; no updates were provided.
During member concerns at the April 9, 2026 meeting, Vice‑Chairman Hayden Lyons asked about potential large‑scale data centers in Tazewell County and inquired about a project referred to as 'Project Jonah' and the possibility of a slaughter house.
County Attorney Aaron Gillespie responded that, according to county staff and legal counsel, there are currently no plans for large‑scale data centers in Tazewell County. The transcript does not provide supporting documentation, timelines, or additional details about data‑center proposals. The discussion of Project Jonah produced no substantive update.
No formal action was taken on either matter. The record shows the items as topics of inquiry only; follow‑up would be addressed in subsequent meetings if new information arises.
