Mass text sent to Prince George’s County Residents
Prince George's County residents received a mass text message urging support for data center development. This campaign comes after the county approved a two-year moratorium on new data center projects.
Residents in Prince George's County, Maryland, reported receiving a mass text message this week urging them to support the development of data centers. The text included a hyperlink to a website that asks individuals to "join the movement" and input their personal information, though it lacks an "about" page or detailed information about its backers.
This campaign to garner support for data center projects comes after Prince George's County's government recently approved a two-year moratorium on any new data center development within its jurisdiction. According to research experts specializing in social movements, it is common for proponents of a particular topic to initiate such movements and form coalitions to advance their interests.