Redding looks to data centers for budget boost, but finds no fit
The city of Redding, California, is exploring options to boost its budget, including a proposal to consider attracting data centers. However, city council members indicate that previous examinations of the idea have not found a good fit for Redding.
The City of Redding, California, facing budget challenges, commissioned an outside consulting firm, Circle 6, to review its financial operations and suggest revenue-generating options. In a recent presentation, Circle 6 proposed that Redding consider attracting data centers to boost its budget.
However, Councilmember Tenessa Audette stated that the city has already investigated this possibility and determined that Redding does not currently present a suitable opportunity for data center development, unlike other municipalities that have successfully generated revenue from them.