Public commenter urges open mind on data centers; commissioners say more study needed
Sep 9, 2026
Sep 9, 2026
Atchison County residents urged the commission to consider potential monetary benefits from data centers; commissioners said no policy has been set and staff is gathering information, recommending transparent fact-finding before any decision.
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Eric Neiman, a member of the public, told the Atchison County Commission that residents should "keep an open mind" about data centers and that "I think there's a huge monetary benefit to them," arguing the county could profit through infrastructure and tax advantages.
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