Dozens speak against proposed data center during Siskiyou County supervisors meeting
Dozens of residents voiced strong opposition at a Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors meeting against a rumored data center proposal at the former Crystal Geyser plant in Mount Shasta. Supervisor Ed Valenuela clarified that no formal proposal has been submitted, and any future plan would undergo a standard public review process. Residents expressed concerns about quality of life and urged supervisors to prioritize community input.
Residents of Mount Shasta are expressing anger and concern over a supposed proposal for a data center at the former Crystal Geyser bottling plant. Despite clarifications that no formal plans have been submitted, dozens of concerned citizens attended a Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors meeting to voice their opposition.
District 2 Supervisor Ed Valenuela confirmed that the county has not been contacted by a specific company regarding the project. He assured attendees that if a proposal were ever submitted, it would undergo the county's normal review process, including scrutiny by the planning commission and extensive public input. Valenuela emphasized that ultimately, the community would have the biggest say in the matter, considering the property has been vacant for several years.
Holly Tomas, a potential retiree to Mount Shasta who drove from Sacramento to attend, shared that a data center would deter her move. However, she left the meeting encouraged by the board's willingness to listen to residents' concerns and evaluate alternative plans. Other speakers also urged county leaders to prioritize the community's voice. While supporters argue data centers can create jobs and tax revenue, the Mount Shasta community remains actively opposed to the rumored development.