Residents urge caution on possible La Pine data center as commission notes no application yet
May 21, 2026
Dozens of residents told the La Pine Planning Commission they oppose a proposed data center near town, citing noise, water use, contamination and weak job claims; chair Terry Myers reminded the public no land-use application has been filed and the commission cannot act tonight.
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Dozens of La Pine residents used the planning commission's public-comment period on May 20 to oppose a proposed data center near town, raising concerns about noise, groundwater and public-safety impacts while urging changes to zoning and permitting. Chair Terry Myers told commenters the commission had no land-use application before it and therefore could not take action at the meeting.
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