Erie Resident Criticizes County Data-Center Decisions, ICE Contract During Public Comment
Sam Fogelman of Erie used public comment to criticize recent county decisions on data centers, alleging the county prioritized corporate interests (including a company he said was funded by Saudi government) over public health and environmental concerns and also raised issues about an ICE facility in Hudson and regional surveillance.
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Sam Fogelman of Erie addressed the Weld County commissioners during the public‑comment period to express strong criticism of recent county decisions. He said the board’s April action to change code around data centers—where, he said, "4 of you voted to, quote, let the market decide on what type of water systems these entities could incorporate into their designs"—signals the county is prioritizing corporate interests over public health.
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