Concerns about data centers delayed an appointment to Durham’s environmental board after residents challenged the City Council’s proposed pick.
Monday night, the council was going to appoint Jefferson Crawford, an energy professional who works with data centers, to an at-large seat with a term ending in June 2027. But after nearly an hour of public comments and discussion, council members sent the appointment back for further consideration, leaving the seat unfilled.
Eleven people applied for the seat, city records show. The Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) recommended Elizabeth “Liz” Kreick, a botanist and community advocate, for the spot…