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Belvidere residents oppose potential data center development, and Mayor Morris’s thoughts

Residents of Belvidere, Illinois, voiced strong opposition to a potential data center development at a city council meeting, despite the topic not being on the agenda. Mayor Clinton Morris stated that the city has not had detailed discussions with the developer, Datawatt, and emphasized that proper public notice and hearings are required for any development action. Residents expressed concerns about the impact on the agricultural community and unknown consequences.