Brookwood councilman addresses mayor’s NDA amid data center questions
Brookwood city councilman Mark Stanley addressed public concerns regarding a potential data center development and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) signed by Mayor Joe Barger. The councilman clarified that the NDA was a standard requirement for industrial development board members and unrelated to the data center project. Residents are raising environmental concerns, and a public meeting is scheduled for September 1 to discuss proposed economic development projects.
A Brookwood city councilman, Mark Stanley, addressed growing public questions regarding a potential data center development and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) signed by Mayor Joe Barger. During a city council meeting, Stanley clarified that Mayor Barger's NDA was a standard requirement upon his appointment to the industrial development board eight years prior and was unrelated to any data center discussions.
Residents have voiced environmental concerns, particularly regarding Hurricane Creek, which Stanley assured would not be harmed by any potential project. Stanley also stated his commitment to thoroughly reviewing any proposal before approving it.
The local news outlet, WBRC, reported its efforts to obtain answers from Mayor Barger, who has reportedly declined to comment on the matter. WBRC submitted a public records request to the city for documents related to the proposed development. The city has scheduled a public meeting for September 1 to take questions from the community about "proposed economic development projects associated with the industrial parkway."