Fellow Commissioners
I submitted a proposed new zoning ordinance for Data Centers. Commissioner Thompson expressed interest in co-sponsoring this item, which will first appear as a resolution, and I would be happy for other commissioners to co-sponsor. I was provided a Consumer Reports survey statistic that claims 78% of Americans are somewhat or very concerned about data centers being built that will result in energy bills going up. This issue crosses party lines; Americans of all political persuasions are overwhelmingly concerned about data centers. My understanding is that the noise and aesthetics are a problem as well power and water usage.
Mike Moyers informed me that the ordinance first has to go through planning commission, and we will first have to pass a resolution asking planning commission to make a recommendation on this proposed language.
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