Why I Oppose the Plan for a New Data Center in Fairfax County

Why I Oppose the Plan for a New Data Center in Fairfax County

News ClipBlue Virginia·Fairfax County, VA·3/15/2026

A Fairfax County resident opposes the proposed sale of county land to a data center developer, citing concerns over the lack of transparent public process, the environmental and energy impacts of a large data center, and the county's ability to meet its climate action goals.

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Gov: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
by Ken Sandler, Ph.D. This Tuesday, March 17th, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider the sale of 41.7 acres of county property to a data center developer. The following is testimony on this matter that I’m providing to the Board, as a county resident. I encourage others to […]