El Paso City Hall Holds Marathon Public Comment Session on Meta Data Center Proposal
A public meeting in El Paso, Texas, regarding a Meta data center proposal saw over 200 people providing nine hours of public comment. The debate was heated, with strong divisions between those in support of the jobs the data center would create and those with concerns about its impact.
A public meeting at El Paso City Hall concerning a proposed Meta data center drew over 200 people, resulting in an estimated nine hours of public comment. ABC-7's Nina Gallegos reported from the scene, noting the tense atmosphere and visible division among attendees.
Speakers voiced both strong support and opposition to the project. Those in favor highlighted the jobs and economic benefits the data center would provide, with one speaker, representing various unions, stating that opponents were spreading "misinformation." Conversely, a speaker against the proposal warned of dire consequences for El Paso, stating, "There will be nothing left of El Paso. Nothing." The intensity of the debate led to one speaker being booed by the crowd. Public comment was ongoing at the time of the report, with no immediate decision mentioned.