Clinton residents speak out about data center proposal
A group named 'Clintonians Against Data Centers' submitted a petition with over 1500 signatures protesting a data center proposal in Clinton, Iowa. They also protested a special city council meeting discussing an ordinance to regulate data centers, raising concerns about noise testing and setbacks. Further meetings are planned to finalize ordinance details.
Residents in Clinton, Iowa, are vocalizing their opposition to a proposed data center. A group called "Clintonians Against Data Centers" submitted a petition containing over 1,500 signatures to the City Clerk's office today, formally protesting the project.
The group also staged a protest outside Clinton's Special Committee of the Whole meeting held tonight. The purpose of this special meeting was for the City Council and the public to review and discuss an ordinance that would regulate data centers within the city. One resident expressed concerns about the proposed ordinance, specifically noting that it lacked regular noise testing after construction is completed and that setbacks were only set at 1,000 feet instead of a preferred 1,500 feet. These issues were highlighted as crucial, especially given the proximity of the proposed developments.
City officials indicated that a short meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to determine the date of the next special meeting, which will delve further into the details of the data center ordinance.