Orange mayor: no company has approached city about data center
Orange Mayor Larry Spears Jr. addressed rumors regarding a data center project in the city, stating that no company has approached them and no project is currently planned. He clarified that an upcoming city council presentation is purely educational, designed to discuss the general pros and cons of data centers.
Orange Mayor Larry Spears Jr. has publicly addressed and dispelled rumors regarding a potential data center development in the city. In a video posted Sunday, Mayor Spears affirmed that no company has approached the City of Orange about building a data center, and no such project is currently being planned.
Mayor Spears clarified that an upcoming city council presentation, scheduled for Tuesday, is purely educational. Its purpose is to explain the general pros and cons associated with data centers to the public and city officials, rather than to discuss a specific project proposal.
The Mayor encouraged residents to attend the council meeting, review the official agenda, and seek information directly from official sources, urging them not to rely on unverified social media posts. He also expressed gratitude to those who are proactively performing due diligence to ensure informed decision-making for the city.