Pottawatomie County residents petition for data center moratorium
A petition with over 500 signatures has been submitted to Pottawatomie County officials in Westmoreland, Kansas, urging them to enact a moratorium on data center development. Residents are concerned about the lack of transparency regarding proposed projects and potential risks to public health, safety, and infrastructure.
In Westmoreland, Kansas, more than 500 residents have signed a petition calling on Pottawatomie County officials to impose a moratorium on data center development. Organizers of the petition drive express concerns about the lack of transparency from the county regarding proposed data center projects.
Opponents argue that data centers pose risks to public health, safety, and local infrastructure, prompting the community to seek a temporary halt to new developments while these issues are addressed.