Riley criticizes Oberacker for vote against data center moratorium
U.S. Rep. Josh Riley criticized State Sen. Peter Oberacker for voting against a state data center moratorium bill at a campaign event in West Oneonta. Local officials and activists also voiced concerns about data center development and rising utility costs. Supporters displayed signs against data centers and for lower utility bills.
U.S. Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19), a Democrat, publicly criticized his congressional opponent, Republican State Sen. Peter Oberacker of Schenevus, for his vote against a proposed state data center moratorium bill. The criticism was delivered at a campaign press conference held in West Oneonta on Thursday, August 20.
The event, focused on rising utility costs and data center development, featured remarks from Oneonta Town Supervisor Will Rivera, local activist Geoffrey Doyle, Ilion anti-data center activist Jacquie Sweeney, and Oneonta city resident Mark Pawkett. Former Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek was also in attendance. Supporters at the press conference displayed signs advocating for "Lower utility bills" and stating "Otsego County says no" to data center development.