Hundreds of Mason neighbors filled the pews at We Church Lansing Sunday night, but they weren’t there for a typical service. Instead, they gathered to voice their opposition to potential data center developments in their community.
- About 200 Mason neighbors packed an event Sunday to oppose potential data center developments in their community.
- Experts cited concerns about threats to drinking water supplies and strain on the electrical grid from data centers.
- The event comes after Mason City Council put a moratorium on data center developments while seeking public input on regulations.
The event comes as Mason City Council recently put a moratorium on any data center developments while also voting to move forward with regulations for potential data centers and seeking public input on the issue.
“So this is happening across the state right now where the people are making their voices known and expressing their concern in saying no, this is not welcome in our community,” industrial hygienist and environmental specialist Tammy Clark said.
“There are already data centers that exist and we’re already unfortunately seeing the negative outcomes,” industrial hygienist and environmental specialist Kristen Meghan Kelly said…