New Board Member and Mounting Data Center Dissent
The Sangamon County Board welcomes a new member before a series of residents challenge its handling of a large data center project. Public commenters call for moratoriums, stronger zoning rules, and greater weight for community concerns about livelihoods and health. 14mins
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During public comment, Jordan Shaw voiced ongoing community anger over the approved data center, highlighted a lawsuit by local residents against Cyrus One and concerns about impacts on livelihoods and health, and Chairman Van Meter then closed public comment, accepted committee reports, and recessed the board until its August meeting.
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