Residents Thank Board, Urge Transparency on Data-center Draft Language

Aug 13, 2026

During public comment William Price praised commissioners for work on the Newberry development and permitting efforts; Mike Pugliese urged transparency and community safeguards related to a draft data-center ordinance and suggested exploring permitted vs. conditional uses, noise/vibration standards and setbacks in drafting protections.

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Two residents addressed the board during public comment with different but complementary themes: William Price offered thanks to the commissioners for their assistance with permitting and the Newberry development, and Mike Pugliese urged transparent community engagement and stronger safeguards related to draft data-center language.

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