Erie County Executive Vows No Data Center Tax Breaks During Tenure
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has declared that no data centers will receive tax breaks from the Erie County Industrial Development Agency while he is in office. This statement comes amidst controversy surrounding a proposed data center in the Town of Portland, Chautauqua County. The Clean Air Coalition of WNY is advocating for the site to be developed into a renewable energy hub.
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has publicly stated that he will not approve tax breaks from the Erie County Industrial Development Agency for data center projects during his term. This declaration sets a firm policy regarding financial incentives for data center development in the region.
The executive's announcement is made in the context of a controversial proposed data center project in the Town of Portland, located in Chautauqua County. The Buffalo News's environmental reporter, Mackenzie Shuman, has been covering the local debate and community concerns surrounding this specific development.
Further opposition to the Portland project comes from the Clean Air Coalition of WNY, whose executive director has indicated to The News that their organization is actively pushing for the site to be repurposed. They advocate for the land to be developed as a hub for renewable energy, presenting an alternative vision for the property's use.