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Local radio reporter presses commissioners on media access to county‑co‑sponsored data‑center forum
Summary
Brian Mroziak of WMBS asked why his request to cover a June 3 data-center event co‑sponsored by Fayette County was denied and questioned a no‑cameras rule; commissioners said they would investigate and stressed the importance of public transparency.
During public comment, Brian Mroziak of WMBS Radio raised concerns about media access to an upcoming June 3 event related to data centers that is co-sponsored by Fayette County and other organizations. Mroziak said a request to cover the event had been denied and asked why cameras would not be permitted at a public forum.
Commissioner Vince Vicites responded that he had only recently become aware of the issue and said he believes public discussion and transparency about data center development are important. Commissioner Scott Dunn clarified that while Fayette County is represented within the coalition organizing the event, the Commissioners are not involved in day-to-day operations and said the matter will be looked into further. The public comment is recorded in the minutes for follow up.
