Bell County residents to speak up at county commissioners meeting to put moratorium on data center
Bell County residents are organizing to address the county commissioners court, requesting a moratorium on a data center project in Temple, Texas. They are concerned about the project's environmental impact, electricity, and water usage, citing a lack of transparency from city officials in its prior approval. Residents plan to protest and speak at the upcoming commissioners meeting.
Bell County residents are mobilizing to oppose a data center project in Temple, Texas, expressing concerns over its environmental impact, electricity consumption, and water usage. Leading the effort, residents Stacy Gordon and Laura Landford are calling for a temporary halt to the project, alleging a lack of transparency from city officials during its initial approval process. They highlighted a previous city council meeting where they observed widespread public concern and insufficient clarity.
The group plans to address the Bell County Commissioners Court on June 1, requesting that the county intervene and enact a moratorium on data center developments. Before the meeting, Stacy Gordon will organize a protest outside the Bell County courthouse to draw further attention to their cause. Residents are also encouraged to contact county officials, including Commissioners Russell Schneider, Bobby Whitson, Greg Reynolds, and Louie Minor, to advocate for a project reevaluation.