El Paso mayor addresses Meta data center projects
News Clip3:50KTSM 9 NEWS·El Paso, El Paso County, TX·6/4/2026
El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson defended the city's previously approved agreement for Meta's planned data center project. He stated that canceling the deal could expose taxpayers to significant legal and financial risks, indicating ongoing debate surrounding the project.
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El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson defended the city’s decision to move forward with a previously approved agreement involving Meta’s planned data center project, saying canceling the deal could expose taxpayers to significant legal and financial risks.