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Residents urge greater transparency on executive sessions and data centers

Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners · April 13, 2026
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Summary

During public comment, resident Matt Ubel urged the county to improve transparency around executive sessions and data center matters; Doug Kern noted a public hearing will provide an opportunity for public input on rules and regulations.

Two residents used the public comment period at the April 13 meeting to press the board on transparency and upcoming regulatory work.

Resident Matt Ubel told commissioners the county should increase transparency, specifically mentioning executive sessions and projects involving data centers. Doug Kern said a public hearing will be held to develop rules and regulations and said members of the public will have an opportunity to voice opinions then. The minutes record these statements but note no formal board action was taken during the meeting on those transparency concerns.