Morgan County Letter Writer Criticizes Partisan Debate Over Data Center Moratorium
A letter to the editor argues that partisan motives are influencing debate in Morgan County, including discussion of extending a moratorium on data center construction. The writer opposes broad data center restrictions and says they could prevent future investment, jobs and tax revenue.
An 86-year-old Morgan County resident argues in a letter to the Jacksonville Journal-Courier that disputes among county commissioners, including debate over a data center construction moratorium, are being driven by partisan politics. The writer references allegations involving Commissioner Michael Wankel and criticism of Commissioner Michael Woods, while urging voters to support Greg Hacker in the Nov. 3 election.
The letter opposes proposed data center restrictions, asserting that they could impose barriers that effectively prevent future facilities from being considered. It also cites the federal Protecting Ratepayers Act, H.R. 9777, which the writer says would require data centers to use off-grid water and power supplies, and argues that local officials should also consider potential jobs, investment and tax revenue.