Steve Stafford speaks about the potential data center in Pulaski
Steve Stafford addressed citizens' concerns regarding a potential data center in Pulaski County, Virginia. He highlighted fears about the project's costs and consequences for the county's services, urging residents to organize and present a unified, disciplined message to local representatives. Stafford stressed the need for answers from county leadership and a state agency.
Steve Stafford addressed concerns regarding a potential data center project in Pulaski County, Virginia. He noted that about half a dozen local residents voiced their fears and questions about the project's implications, emphasizing that these concerns require answers from county representatives and a specific "11 agency Virginia's first," which he did not further identify.
Stafford highlighted that other jurisdictions would not share the burdens, arguing that Pulaski County citizens alone would bear the costs and consequences, including impacts on services like road maintenance, police, fire, and rescue. He stressed the necessity for the community's voice to be heard on this matter.
Looking forward, Stafford urged the citizens of Pulaski County and the wider New River Valley region to organize. He advocated for developing a unified and disciplined message to convey their concerns about the technology, stressing the importance of data-driven risk-benefit analysis over emotional appeals.