Frustration over proposed data center in Brookwood
Residents of Brookwood, Alabama are voicing frustration and concerns over a proposed large data center campus. They are particularly worried about a lack of transparency from city officials regarding the development, especially ahead of an upcoming meeting where public comment is expected.
A proposed massive data center campus in Brookwood, Alabama, has generated significant frustration among local residents and environmental advocates. Neighbors are raising serious concerns about a lack of transparency from city officials regarding the project.
According to WBRC 6 News reporter Josh Gauntt, who has been following the story, some residents feel they are being "shut out of the process." Efforts to get answers from City Hall have been challenging, with reporter Gauntt being put on hold for a while when calling City Hall. While public comment is expected at an upcoming meeting, a legal expert noted that city zoning commissions are generally required to allow public comment before taking action, suggesting transparency issues may be at play. The mayor has also been unresponsive to inquiries.