Residents press council on data centers, transit schedules and overdose support during public comment

Sep 2, 2026

Public comment featured strongly on the data‑center moratorium with multiple speakers urging a pause; other residents raised transit accessibility issues (QR-code‑only schedules) and highlighted local overdose‑response events and resources.

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Public comment dominated the evening. Dozens of residents addressed the proposed moratorium on data centers, with Tracy Abel telling council: "The thought of using water for a data center is bonkers to me," and others warned about noise, heat, and limited jobs from large hyperscale facilities.

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