Data Center Development

Expressed concern about the loss of farmland due to data center development and suggested tabling the deal until a natural event like a hailstorm damages a solar panel farm, making the land cheaper.

Questioned the wisdom of building data centers during a drought, drawing parallels to historical scientific caution and warning against prioritizing money over community well-being and independence.

Stated that the council has already made up its mind and is only holding the public hearing due to legal requirements. Criticized the council's dismissive reactions and lack of transparency.

As a Bell County resident paying Temple taxes, he urged the council to consider long-term impacts of water and electricity usage and suggested tabling the deal for a public vote.

Expressed concerns about zoning not addressing flood issues related to data centers, potential conflicts of interest among council members regarding donations, and the impact of data centers on weather patterns.

As a union member and nurse, she argued that data centers are 'poison' and 'toxic,' will deplete water, increase electricity rates, and offer minimal long-term jobs, urging residents to educate themselves.

Argued that data centers use millions of gallons of water daily and that closed-loop systems are not a solution, referencing agricultural towns impacted by water scarcity.

Criticized the lack of transparency and honesty regarding data centers, citing studies on water and electricity depletion, and questioned the job creation claims, suggesting data centers are used for surveillance.