Louisville mayoral debate | Tax incentives for data centers?
In a Louisville mayoral debate, Mayor Craig Greenberg said he opposes tax incentives for data centers and has proposed regulations to ban future hyperscale data centers in Jefferson County. Metro Councilmember Shameka Parrish-Wright also opposed additional hyperscale facilities and incentives, citing potential harms to ratepayers, neighborhoods and public resources.
During a Louisville mayoral debate, Mayor Craig Greenberg said he would not support tax incentives or other public assistance for data centers. Greenberg said he has proposed regulations that would prevent future hyperscale data centers in Jefferson County, while requiring any smaller facilities to address issues such as ratepayer protection and neighborhood impacts.
Metro Councilmember Shameka Parrish-Wright also said she could not support additional hyperscale data centers or incentives, arguing that Louisville should mitigate the effects of a planned large-scale facility and avoid further public subsidies. Both candidates expressed opposition to future hyperscale development, although Greenberg cited his regulatory proposal and Parrish-Wright said she would work with the Metro Council and state government to limit potential harms.