Proposed Genesee County data center has residents speaking out
A public hearing concerning a proposed data center in Genesee County, New York, saw residents voice strong opposition. Concerns focused on potential environmental impacts and the long-term value of tax incentives for the community. A new study critical of the project's economic benefits was cited by opponents, though county officials dismissed it as flawed.
In Genesee County, New York, a public hearing for a proposed data center at the Stamp manufacturing park drew dozens of angry residents who vocally opposed the plan. The community has long expressed concerns about the controversial project's potential environmental impact.
Residents also questioned the lasting economic benefits, specifically regarding tax incentives provided to the developers. One individual from the town of Alabama voiced skepticism, suggesting companies would uproot and relocate once these incentives expired, rather than continue to pay higher taxes.
The hearing was held shortly after an opposition group released a new study challenging the true economic advantages of the data center project. However, Genesee County officials dismissed the study's findings, describing them as flawed.