Residents urge commissioners to oppose data centers and battery storage projects
Six Butler County residents spoke during public comment urging the board to oppose data centers and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the county, citing local impacts; the board noted a work session on draft data center regulations that evening.
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Six residents addressed the Butler County Board of Commissioners during the public-comment period to urge officials to oppose data centers and battery energy storage systems (BESS) proposed for the county. Speakers included Christie Bowman, Sarah Hinshaw, Meghan Wright, Kristi Sommers, Elias Nicholson and Amanda McGee; their addresses were recorded in the public record.
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