Assemblyman John Lemondes Discusses New York Data Center Moratorium and Local Control

Name: Assemblyman John Lemondes Discusses New York Data Center Moratorium and Local Control
Uploaded: 2026-10-07T17:47:31.000Z
Duration: 1 min
Description: Assemblyman John Lemondes discussed New York's data center moratorium and criticized potential taxpayer-funded incentives for data centers. He argued that decisions about whether to allow data centers should be made by local communities and called for transparency from the New York Power Authority.

News Clip1:00The Citizen Newspaper·Auburn, Cayuga County, NY·10/7/2026

Assemblyman John Lemondes discussed New York's data center moratorium and criticized potential taxpayer-funded incentives for data centers. He argued that decisions about whether to allow data centers should be made by local communities and called for transparency from the New York Power Authority.

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Gov: New York State Assembly, New York Power Authority, New York Republican Assembly Caucus

At a debate for candidates in New York's 126th Assembly District, Assemblyman John Lemondes addressed concerns about data center development and public subsidies. He said he had signed a letter urging the New York Power Authority to disclose any incentives or discounts it may provide to data centers, arguing that taxpayers and local residents should not bear the cost of their operations.

Lemondes also emphasized home rule, saying local communities should control whether data centers are built in their jurisdictions rather than having the decision made solely at the state level. The discussion was part of a debate cosponsored by Cayuga Community College and The Citizen newspaper.