Genesee County Democratic Candidates Pledge Opposition to Data Center Construction
The Genesee County Democratic Committee announced its local candidates are pledging to oppose data center construction in Genesee County, New York, citing community concerns and the GCEDC's alleged failure to bring sustained business development. Candidates running for New York Senate, Assembly, and Congressional seats are unified in their fight against these developments. A meet-and-greet event is planned for October 6th in Batavia to discuss the candidates' commitment.
The Genesee County Democratic Committee announced that its local candidates are committing to actively oppose data center construction in Genesee County, New York, in response to growing community concerns. Sarah Wolcott, a Batavia resident running for New York State Assembly, stated that the community has said "no" to data centers, critiquing the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) for its alleged failure to bring sustained business development to the STAMP site for two decades.
Victoria Guite of Alabama, NY, a candidate for New York State Senate, highlighted the community's unified stance against data centers, calling it a critical issue that prompted her to run for office. Alissa Ellman, a Lockport resident and U.S. Army veteran running for the United States House of Representatives, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the impact of such projects on utility services for residents.
The Democratic Committee will host a meet-and-greet event at 6 PM on October 6th at the Richmond Memorial Library in Batavia, where all three candidates will discuss their commitment to fighting data center development, encouraging attendance from all party affiliations.