Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Facilities

Praised the board for being the first county to consider a data center moratorium and expressed concern about outside PAC money and state interference.

Urged the county to use the moratorium to close loopholes regarding water consumption, cumulative impacts, and environmental protections.

Spoke against data centers, highlighting water strain, wealth transfer, and negative community impacts experienced elsewhere.

Speaking for St. Mary's Riverkeeper, urged support for the 1-year moratorium to protect regional watersheds and water resources.

Shared concerns raised by Navy leadership across the river in Kings Bay regarding water and power draws, urging commissioners to pass the moratorium.

Long-time resident warned that data centers destroy communities and urged the board to protect Nassau County.

Highlighted health and environmental studies regarding carbon emissions, water usage, and noise pollution from data centers.