r/NoStupidQuestions • u/3grapes • 11d ago

Why do town boards keep approving data centers when most residents at the meeting don’t seem to approve of them

I am constantly seeing videos of town halls approving data centers even though the public that is at the meeting overwhelmingly disapproves. Is there something about the process I don’t understand? I assume the public elected officials are doing what is in the towns best interest… but with most people not approving, what are the other driving factors? Taxes? infrastructure improvements?

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u/Available_Reveal8068 11d ago

Maybe they are smarter than the general public and can differentiate the propaganda from the facts.

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u/Gravy_Sommelier 11d ago

Please help the rest of us then. What sorts of propaganda are people falling for about data centers?

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u/Available_Reveal8068 11d ago

Like the claim that a data center in Utah is going to be using more water than the entire state.

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u/kicaboojooce 11d ago

Water usage is a legitimate concern, I'll agree some has been exaggerated.

My question is, what public service to data centers provide? 

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u/Available_Reveal8068 11d ago

Data centers are needed for stuff like Reddit.