Triad mayors see a place for data centers
Mayors from four Triad cities in North Carolina expressed openness to data center development during a panel discussion, citing the significant property tax revenue these projects could generate. While other communities in North Carolina have opposed data centers, the mayors of High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Burlington indicated they would favor such projects under specific conditions. This discussion highlighted the economic appeal of data centers for local municipalities.
Mayors from the North Carolina Triad region conveyed a favorable stance on data center development during a panel discussion hosted by the Greensboro Regional Realtors Association. High Point Mayor Cyril Jefferson, Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines, and Greensboro Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter, along with the mayor of Burlington, participated in the event focused on regional development issues.
In contrast to other North Carolina communities that have actively opposed new data centers, the four mayors collectively agreed that the substantial property tax revenue generated by data centers makes them an attractive prospect for their cities. Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines specifically highlighted the financial benefits. The discussion indicated that while conditions would apply, the municipalities are open to exploring such projects.