Flint City Council Hears Concerns About Data Center Near Resident's Home

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A resident voiced strong concerns during a Flint City Council meeting regarding a potential data center development, stating it would be built within a mile of their home. The city council's agenda included a review of zoning code updates, which could relate to such developments.

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During a meeting of the Flint City Council, public comments were heard from residents on various local government matters. One resident specifically addressed the council to express strong opposition and concerns regarding a proposed data center development in Flint, Michigan.

The resident highlighted that if a data center were to be established in Flint, its likely location would be within a mile of their home, a proximity they deemed unacceptable. The meeting's agenda also included a review of new and existing city ordinances, notably updates to Chapter 50 of the Zoning Code, which could potentially impact future development projects like data centers within the city.