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Labor and some residents cite local jobs and economic benefits from Monarch Data Center
Summary
Supporters including Laborers Local 169 and local business advocates said the Monarch project would bring construction apprenticeships and local jobs; the applicant emphasized projected county revenue and said it would not pursue tax abatements.
Supporters at the July 14 hearing argued the Monarch Data Center would bring construction and long‑term jobs to Lyon County. Eloy Jara, who said he represents 2,600 members of Laborers Local 169, described opportunities for construction apprenticeships and immediate hiring for local workers.
Omar Alvarez and other business supporters emphasized the potential for well‑paying local jobs. The applicant’s representative, Michael Paul, said the project would generate county revenue and reiterated Copia's statement that it is not proposing tax abatements — "the funds would be available on the front end." Supporters asked commissioners to consider economic benefits alongside environmental and community concerns.
