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He argued that data centers are a 'bubble' and that the city should stop approving them.
City Council Regular Meeting - May 21, 2026→Stated that if the data center project is passed, a recall will start tomorrow. She also noted that residents can speak for as long as they want during public comments.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026→Contended that data centers do not bring long-term local employment, citing temporary construction jobs and a small number of permanent positions, disproportionately benefiting highly educated individuals.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026→Raised concerns about constant industrial noise and the heat island effect from data centers, citing studies showing increased temperatures and noise levels impacting nearby residents.
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.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026→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.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026→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.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026→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.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026→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.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026→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.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026→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.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026→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.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026→Temple mayor addresses data center concerns in letter to residents KCENTV.com
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