Lexington mayor says data center developer will not receive city money
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton announced the city will not provide public incentives to DartPoints Operating Company, which recently purchased former Lexmark property for a data center. The mayor expressed concerns about data centers' limited job creation and potential to increase utility costs for residents. Her office plans to review and implement tighter regulations on future data center developments.
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has declared that the city will not offer public incentives to DartPoints Operating Company, a data center developer that recently acquired the former Lexmark property on New Circle Road for $29 million.
Mayor Gorton stated that her office was not informed of the sale until after its completion. While the project aligns with current zoning regulations, she indicated that the city government intends to scrutinize and possibly implement "very tight controls" on future data center developments. The Mayor voiced concerns that data centers do not generate substantial job opportunities and could potentially drive up utility expenses for local residents. DartPoints operates numerous data centers nationwide.