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Resident asks commissioners about water, jobs and meetings for planned Microsoft data center
Summary
A Person County resident asked commissioners whether an incoming Microsoft data center will affect local water supplies, how many permanent jobs it will create and when the public can expect further meetings or updates; commissioners noted data center planning and promised more engagement.
Jordan Perrier, who identified himself and gave a Roxboro address, used the informal comment period to press the board for information about a proposed Microsoft data center tied to a southern Person County industrial park. Perrier asked about potential impacts to the county’s water supply during and after construction, the number of permanent jobs expected once the facility is operating, and when the next public meeting or update on the project will occur.
"How would the Microsoft data center affect our water supply during and several months after construction?" Perrier asked, also seeking clarity on permanent job counts and future public meetings. He said he and his family value the county’s outdoor resources and asked commissioners to ensure the community’s natural and cultural assets are protected. Commissioners later referenced data center briefings at NACo and said they expect more engagement and possible facility tours as planning continues.
