Faircrest JEDD Data Center Tax Abatement

Spoke about constitutional rights regarding weapon bans in Centennial Plaza and expressed opposition to utility fee structures and data center water usage.

Voiced community outrage and health concerns over data centers, noting thousands of petition signatures and questioning water capacity and job benefits.

Expressed concern about proximity to data centers and asked council for a moratorium to study the issues further.

Questioned why council votes are consistently unanimous and urged council members to halt data center approvals until health and water concerns are addressed.

Expressed support for Community Reinvestment Area agreements as vital tools for economic development.

Urged council to vote against the Perry Township data center tax abatement, highlighting high energy and water usage versus low permanent job creation.

Argued against labeling the CRA tax abatement ordinance as an emergency, stating it cuts off citizen referendum rights for a private data center project. Raised concerns about industrial water usage, PFAS contamination, and the need for normal public review.

Voiced concerns about the cumulative impacts of data centers in the region, including low-frequency humming noises, potential water well contamination, and strains on local infrastructure and electric bills.