White County leader reacts to data center development
White County Executive Dinnie Wayne Robinson is pushing back against claims regarding a proposed data center, stating the county had no involvement in the property sale or project. He also criticized the county's ban on data centers, calling it a "knee-jerk reaction" passed against legal advice, suggesting it may not be legally sound.
White County Executive Dinnie Wayne Robinson is refuting claims that the county leadership was aware of a proposed data center project. Robinson stated that White County had no involvement in the property sale or the overall project development.
Furthermore, Robinson expressed his disagreement with the county's recently enacted ban on data centers. He asserted that the ban was passed against legal advice, advocating instead for a temporary moratorium. Robinson characterized the permanent ban as a "knee-jerk reaction" and raised concerns that it might not withstand legal challenges in court.