A Loudoun County parent fights back against school safety risks.
A parent in Loudoun County addressed the school board, expressing concerns about the proposed placement of power infrastructure near schools to support data center expansion. The parent urged the board to prioritize student safety over the convenience of utility providers and data center development, specifically asking them to reject "route four" for the power lines.
During a recent public comment session, a concerned parent addressed the Loudoun County School Board, strongly opposing the proposed placement of major power infrastructure near school environments. The speaker emphasized that schools should remain safe sanctuaries for children, arguing against prioritizing the convenience and cost-effectiveness for power companies over student well-being.
The parent criticized county officials for approving extensive data center infrastructure without sufficient regard for residents, stating that the burden is now being pushed closer to children. The speaker urged the board to uphold its core value of protecting students, teachers, and families, rather than serving utility providers or solving the county's data center problems.
Acknowledging potential intense external pressure on the board, the parent asserted that this pressure should not outweigh the voices of families advocating for school protection. The speaker pleaded with the board not to allow children to become "collateral damage in this race to power data centers," specifically requesting the rejection of "route four" for the proposed infrastructure.