data-centers

Expressed worry over data centers consuming excessive water and electricity, and requested a moratorium.

Shared statistics on high energy and water demands of data centers and asked council to protect residents.

Warned against risking local water supplies for data centers and raised concerns about noise and tax abatements.

Expressed concerns about data center noise and vibration, and asked council to consider a moratorium.

Voiced strong opposition to data centers, questioned the 500-foot buffer, and suggested backup generator noise is a major issue.

Spoke again during the public hearing to note that backup generators violate noise limits and closed-loop systems still require chemical disposal.

Asked if data center rules could go to a public referendum and suggested getting outside expert help.

Expressed support for responsible economic development and growth for local businesses and hotels.

Suggested using berms and trees for noise reduction and trusting local entrepreneurs.

Highlighted national resource concerns, the risk of companies paying fines rather than complying, and job impacts of AI.