Critical Infrastructure of America

Palmetto residents get data center survey

Residents in Palmetto, Manatee County, Florida, received a mysterious survey from Critical Infrastructure of America regarding a proposed data center in their highly residential area. Manatee County Commission Chairman Tal Sadiq, initially hesitant due to state preemption laws, now plans to introduce a data center moratorium and policy analysis, citing a new state law that allows counties to regulate data centers. Local advocates are pushing for the moratorium and permanent regulations to prevent data center development, following similar actions in nearby counties like Pasco, Sarasota, Hernando, and Citrus.