Morgan McGarvey shares his thoughts on data center development
US Representative Morgan McGarvey voiced strong opposition to data center development in Kentucky at a local town hall. He criticized the lack of transparency surrounding a new data center project on Campground Road and advocated for community control over such developments, expressing concern over potential exploitation.
U.S. Representative Morgan McGarvey publicly stated his firm opposition to data center development in Kentucky during a recent town hall meeting. He voiced concerns about a lack of transparency regarding specific projects, noting that the company behind a data center being located off Campground Road remains unknown, with involved parties signing non-disclosure agreements.
McGarvey criticized the perceived strategy of locating such developments in lower-income areas, contrasting the Campground Road location (where the median income is $28,000) with more affluent areas like Prospect or Indian Hills. He argued that communities should control local development and resist exploitation for the profit of wealthy individuals.
The Representative emphasized the need for transparency and community involvement to prevent further data center projects from proceeding without public knowledge or consent, asserting that local residents have the power to influence these decisions.