Data center protests interrupt mayor's weekly press conference
Protesters advocating against data centers interrupted a weekly press conference held by the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky. The protestors chanted slogans urging the mayor to take a side, expressing concerns about community health over wealth.
A weekly press conference held by the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, was interrupted by protesters demonstrating against data center developments. The protest took place while the mayor was discussing the "Neighborhood Place" program, which connects families to community services.
The protesters chanted slogans such as "Freeberg, Freeberg, you can't hide. We need you to pick a side," and "Our health, NOT DEEP POCKETS' WEALTH," indicating their concerns over the impact of data centers on public health and prioritizing wealth over community well-being. The mayor acknowledged the activism, stating, "We always are appreciative of action and energy and activism."