Syracuse, N.Y. – Mike Turner has learned a lot about data centers. He’s vice chair of the board of supervisors in Loudoun County, Virginia, where 233 data centers have been built over the past 26 years – arguably the biggest concentration in the world.
Turner was in Syracuse for a panel discussion today, where Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon asked him about a potential data center development in the town of Lysander. There’s no formal proposal from the Lysander property owner yet, McMahon noted, but if one comes what should town officials ask for?
Turner did not hesitate. Every town should work out a proactive plan before data center developers arrive, he said. Because they are coming…