Mississippi supervisors weigh jobs, tax revenue and concerns as data centers move in
Mississippi county supervisors are attending a two-day event in Jackson to learn about data center development as companies propose new facilities across the state. They are weighing potential benefits like jobs and tax revenue against concerns such as noise, pollution, water usage, and higher power bills.
Mississippi county supervisors are convening in Jackson for a two-day event hosted by the Mississippi Association of Supervisors Minority Caucus. The purpose of the meeting is to educate county leaders on data center development, as companies have approached supervisors in 15 counties regarding potential new facilities within the state.
Andrew Smith, executive director of the caucus, stated that the event aims to provide comprehensive information due to the increasing interest from companies in various communities. Attendees include representatives from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and Public Service Commissioner De’Keither Stamps, who addressed the supervisors.
Yazoo County Supervisor Joseph Thomas acknowledged that data centers are