Nearly 200 residents packed Mason City Hall Monday night to voice concerns about a controversial data center ordinance that has divided the community for months.
- Nearly 200 Mason residents opposed controversial data center ordinance at Monday’s city hall meeting.
- Council moved ordinance forward despite opposition, created online comment portal and temporary construction ban.
- Residents frustrated council isn’t listening to constituents who want more information before decisions.
The ordinance, which supports the buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure, has faced strong opposition from neighbors who want more information before any decisions are made.
Mason residents pack city hall to oppose controversial data center ordinance
“I am here tonight because I feel like with the data center situation we have, we pause and get all the information,” said Paula Caltrider, one of the residents who attended Monday’s meeting.
At the previous council meeting, members tabled the ordinance after public comment. However, as of Monday, they have taken the ordinance off the table and are moving forward with the process.
Mason Mayor Russ Whipple said council has established a formal public comment period to allow residents to share their input…