Residents urge council to reject data centers, citing water and grid concerns
Multiple residents urged Coldwater officials to oppose proposed data centers, arguing they would strain local water supplies, burden the electrical grid and change community character. Speakers pressed the council for coordination with the township and county.
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Residents used the council's public-comment periods to press elected officials to take a stance against proposed data centers near Coldwater, saying the projects would stress local resources and alter community character. Ken Washburn read a message from a gubernatorial candidate and warned that "our water is not your coolant," arguing that large data centers would consume water and electricity without delivering lasting local benefits.
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