Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat Says No Data Center For Now
Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat announced that a data center will not be built in the city "for now" due to the lack of a suitable large site requiring 100 acres of land. This statement comes amidst visible public opposition to data center development in the area.
The video discusses a proposal to build one or more data centers in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, which has prompted visible public opposition with residents displaying "no data center" signs. In response to these concerns, Mayor Jeff Cusat addressed the issue, stating that there will not be a data center in Hazleton "for now."
The Mayor explained that the city lacks a sufficiently large site, specifically mentioning that a data center would require approximately 100 acres of land, which is not available within Hazleton. Consequently, he reassured residents that they should not worry about a data center being built in the city at this time.