Burgin residents fight back against data center plan
Residents of Burgin, Kentucky, are strongly opposing a proposed data center development planned for local farmland. A city council meeting saw high attendance with residents vocalizing their disapproval, fearing the project would destroy historic land and impact their community negatively. They feel let down by state and local officials.
Nearly the entire town of Burgin, Kentucky, gathered at Burgin Independent Schools for a city council meeting to discuss a controversial proposed data center. Residents voiced strong opposition to the plan, which would encompass 10 farming lands stretching between Burgin and Shaker Village, arguing it would decimate historic thoroughbred grounds.
Attendees expressed feelings of being "let down" by state legislators and other government officials, perceiving the situation as a "predatory" move against their community. One resident described the emotional atmosphere, noting the unity of the people present and their overwhelming shouts of "No, we don't want this." She emphasized her resolve to help fellow residents fight the project.
Concerns extended beyond the community's historical integrity, with one individual stating they couldn't risk their family staying in Burgin if the data center proceeded due to negative ramifications. Residents also criticized the city council, labeling it a "rubber stamp council" for seemingly allowing the project to advance despite widespread local disapproval.