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Local resident urges Dunn County to reject large data centers and to proceed cautiously
Summary
Resident Steve Hogseth told the committee he is concerned about financial risks from data‑center deals and urged Dunn County to lead in saying no to projects that could shift fiscal risk to residents; he cited recent Wisconsin Public Service Commission action and national examples.
Steve Hogseth identified himself and addressed the committee during public comment, asking the county not to become party to data‑center deals that could leave ordinary residents or small businesses bearing fiscal risks. "When the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved new protections... ordinary Wisconsinites should not be responsible for the fiscal risks created by data centers," Hogseth said, and he warned that some companies and utilities are now seeking to "backtrack" on protections. (Steve Hogseth)
Hogseth referenced hyper‑scale developments in other states as context and asked the committee to consider Dunn County's role in regulating or limiting such development. He specifically asked the committee to "step forward, to lead, and to say no." The comment framed the later developer presentation and signaled resident concern about utility rates, interconnection agreements and local oversight.
