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News Clip8:05ARC El Paso ·El Paso, El Paso County, TX

El Paso officials say canceling Meta data center agreement could cost taxpayers millions

Calls are increasing for the City of El Paso to cancel its incentive agreement with Meta for a planned data center. City officials warn that terminating the 2023 agreement could expose taxpayers to significant legal and financial risks. Concerns cited for the cancellation include water consumption, environmental impacts, and infrastructure demands, leading to an item on the upcoming City Council agenda.

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El Paso officials say city can’t cancel Meta data center deal

El Paso city officials assert that the municipal government cannot legally rescind a tax break agreement granted to Meta Platforms, Inc. for its data center project, despite a city council representative's efforts to terminate the deal. They warn that breaking the legally binding agreements would likely result in significant legal challenges and financial liability for taxpayers. Public opposition to the data center is centered on concerns about water usage, air pollution from a dedicated gas-fired power plant, and the adequacy of promised job creation.

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El Paso city representative seeks to cancel Meta data center deal

El Paso City Representative Josh Acevedo is proposing to terminate a tax break agreement with Meta Platforms Inc. for its $10 billion data center, citing significant public concern over water usage and environmental impacts. City officials warn that canceling the deal, which is already under construction, could lead to massive financial risks and potential lawsuits from Meta.

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