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Community group holds strategy meeting in opposition to Lexington data center sale
News ClipLEX 18 News·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Community group holds strategy meeting in opposition to Lexington data center sale

A Lexington community group, "No Kentucky Data Centers," is actively opposing the sale of a former Lexmark data center to DartPoints Operating Company and future data center development in the area. They held a strategy meeting to mobilize residents, raising concerns about electricity costs, noise, environmental impact, and corporate accountability. A petition has garnered thousands of signatures, and local government officials are engaging with community feedback.

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6/9/2026
New Lexington data center won’t get city money. Mayor supports ‘tight controls’
News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

New Lexington data center won’t get city money. Mayor supports ‘tight controls’

Lexington officials, including Mayor Linda Gorton and Councilmember Tyler Morton, are expressing concerns about data center development after DartPoints acquired a former Lexmark data center property with plans for expansion. The city has stated it will not provide financial incentives for the project and is reviewing existing regulations, with a proposed zoning amendment to define and restrict major data centers in certain industrial districts. Officials cite minimal job creation, potential utility cost increases, and impacts on neighborhoods and infrastructure as reasons for stricter controls.

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IBM
6/8/2026
'They want even more protections:' Kentucky lawmaker pushes for data center transparency rules
News Clip2:18LEX News·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

'They want even more protections:' Kentucky lawmaker pushes for data center transparency rules

Kentucky lawmaker Representative Adam Orr is pushing for increased transparency and community input rules for data center developments after residents in Lexington were surprised by the sale and expansion of a former Lexmark data center to DartPoints. Orr highlights the need for more guardrails on public input and environmental protections amidst a data center boom in the state.

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6/7/2026
Former Lexmark data center in Lexington sold to major operator, raising community concerns
News Clip2:28FOX 56 News·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Former Lexmark data center in Lexington sold to major operator, raising community concerns

DartPoints has purchased a former Lexmark data center in Lexington, Kentucky for $29 million, leading to community concerns about its potential impact on the neighborhood, including water quality, noise, wildlife, and power grid demands. In response, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is working on a zoning ordinance text amendment to give the city more regulatory control over future data center developments.

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6/4/2026
Lexmark data center sold to Dallas-based company
News ClipWUKY·Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Lexmark data center sold to Dallas-based company

A former Lexmark and IBM data center campus in Lexington, Kentucky, has been sold to Dallas-based data center operator DartPoints for $29 million. DartPoints plans to expand the facility significantly, increasing its power capacity to meet growing demand for AI and cloud services. The existing electrical infrastructure and data-center zoning are expected to facilitate redevelopment.

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IBM
6/4/2026