Public commenters split over proposed data center in Barber County

Jul 27, 2026

Public comment at two July meetings showed division over a proposed data center: Jeimeson Saudino (IBEW Local 271) spoke in favor citing benefits; multiple residents (including Mason Eck and Lorelei McFarland) spoke against the proposal during July sessions.

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The proposed data center drew both support and opposition in public comment to the Barber County Board of Commissioners in July. "Jeimeson Saudino, Business Manager/Financial Secretary, IBEW Local Union 271 spoke about the benefits of the Data Center," the minutes record at the July 13 meeting. Later public commenters including Mason Eck and Lorelei McFarland spoke against the data center at the July 27 meeting.

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