El Paso city council votes to keep Meta data center incentive agreement
The El Paso City Council voted 5-3 to maintain its incentive agreement with Meta for a large data center project. This decision followed extensive public comment from nearly 200 individuals.
The El Paso City Council decided to uphold its incentive agreement with Meta for a significant data center development in the city. The vote, which took place during a Tuesday meeting, saw council members approve the continuation of the agreement by a margin of 5-3.
The decision followed a lengthy public comment period, during which close to 200 individuals voiced their opinions on whether the city should terminate the incentive package. The transcript of the meeting also captured audible calls from the public to "VOTE THEM OUT," indicating strong community opposition to the council's decision.