Delaware House Speaker calls on county to deny proposed data center

Why Should Delaware Care?A proposal to build one of the largest data centers in the country near Delaware City has sparked concerns from the public over its significant power and water needs, which could end up raising rates for consumers, if unaddressed. If built, it could bring hundreds of well-paying jobs and raise Delaware’s tech profile.

A town hall about a massive proposed data center near Delaware City left residents and officials with more questions than answers, which left Delaware House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown in opposition – a significant vote of no confidence.

“I’m calling on my county council to say no,” said Minor-Brown, who represents the area and co-organized the town hall…

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