Questions of legality loom over data center approval meeting

A significant 2,000-acre hyperscale data center project in Mason County, Kentucky, continues to advance despite a recently filed lawsuit. Attorney Hank Graddy, representing Maysville residents, filed the legal action, claiming the project does not comply with the county's comprehensive plan. A key point of contention highlighted in the meeting was the developers' identity, which remains undisclosed, raising concerns among some board members. The commission proceeded with a vote, ultimately deciding 4-1 to recommend approval of the plan, forwarding it to the fiscal court for final approval. Neither the developers nor the Mason County officials named in the lawsuit, including Owen McNeil, commented on the legal proceedings. The lawsuit also names Max Moran, a prominent opponent of the data center. Opponents of the project express hope that if the court determines the approval process was illegal, it could halt the development. The ongoing legal challenge and the fiscal court's impending decision underscore the contentious nature of this data center proposal.