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Residents and state representative raise data center concerns during Dowagiac public comment

Dowagiac City Council · May 11, 2026

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Multiple Dowagiac residents spoke during the May 11 public comment period with concerns recorded as 're Data Center.' Representative Brad Paquette (37th District) also addressed budget revenue sharing and data centers; the minutes record the comments but provide no written motions or council action on the matter.

During the May 11 public comment period, several residents addressed the council with concerns recorded in the minutes as relating to a "Data Center." Speakers listed in the record include Bonnie Latourette, Paula Boyll and Janice Hadley; the minutes note their comments were "re Data Center."

The minutes also record remarks by Representative Brad Paquette (37th District), who commented on budget revenue sharing and on data centers. The record does not include verbatim statements or indicate any formal council response or action on the subject; comments were entered as non-agenda public comment.

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