Public speaks out against data centers
Dozens of residents expressed strong opposition to data centers at a Spokane County Commissioners meeting, sharing fears about their impact. The commissioners heard over an hour of public testimony, though no new action was taken at this specific meeting. The City of Spokane currently has a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in effect.
Residents of Spokane, Washington, voiced their concerns and anxieties regarding the potential development of data centers in the region during a Spokane County Commissioners meeting. A middle school teacher shared thoughts from both himself and his students, indicating a general consensus that data centers would worsen existing issues.
Dozens of individuals attended the meeting, providing over an hour of public testimony. Many attendees explicitly stated their desire to prevent new data centers from being built in the area. While the commissioners listened to the public input, no new actions were taken during this particular session.
However, it was noted that a one-year moratorium on the construction of new data centers is currently in effect within the City of Spokane.