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Voiced strong opposition to the Wards Creek PUD, citing environmental and wildlife concerns.

Raised concerns over acreage discrepancies, lot sizes, and property ownership questions regarding the Wards Creek development.

Supported a continuance for the Wards Creek PUD to allow impacted residents adequate time to review complex project data.

Expressed concern over wetland filling and flooding impacts on neighboring properties from the proposed Wards Creek development.

Highlighted long-standing traffic, road infrastructure, and stormwater issues on Old Nassauville Road related to new growth.

Presented documentation regarding state-owned marshlands and floodplain calculation errors in the Wards Creek PUD application.

Asked the commission to ensure that promised conservation benefits and marshland dedications from the Wards Creek PUD are legally binding and permanent.

Introduced a new multi-specialty medical practice expanding into Callahan to improve healthcare access and reduce travel burdens.

Advocated for incorporating registered apprenticeship programs and workforce training goals into community benefit agreements.

Expressed deep concern over water shortages, water rates, and electrical rate increases, urging the committee to place strict restrictions on data centers.

Highlighted concerns regarding wildlife destruction, aquifer depletion, non-native electromagnetic fields, and the lack of research on data center impacts.

Shared research from USA Today and Science Direct regarding the environmental and health risks of data centers, urging the committee not to approve land, water, or power for them.

Noted press releases regarding massive acreage requirements for data centers in the area and suggested considering a permanent moratorium or fair market value buyouts for nearby residents.

As a rural landowner with a well, expressed fear that a data center would dry up his well and questioned the proposed water draw amounts.

Discussed the rapid pace of technological advancement and warned that data centers could become obsolete or demand ever-larger areas, causing permanent damage.

Inquired about expanding the tourist development tax to the west side of the county to support local services and economic development.