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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.

Public comments (7)

OpposedJose MartinezApr 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) - Apr 16, 2026 →
OpposedResident (unidentified)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) - Apr 16, 2026 →
OpposedSarah RoyerApr 16, 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) - Apr 16, 2026 →
SupportiveSarah RoyerApr 2, 2026

Clarified previous public comments, noting that public record request volume has increased by 70% rather than decreased, and commended staff and the city attorney's office for handling heavy workloads.

City Council Workshop - Apr 2, 2026 · 9:24 →
OpposedCJ GrishamApr 2, 2026

Criticized the city for withholding contracts and studies related to the proposed data center project under trade secret exemptions, arguing that executed contracts and overall pricing must be publicly disclosed.

City Council Workshop - Apr 2, 2026 · 30:10 →
OpposedAdam PyersMar 19, 2026

Criticized city leadership and the city attorney regarding transparency, open records, and the release of body camera footage.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 19, 2026 · 9:44 →
ConcernedSarah RoyerMar 19, 2026

Highlighted a decline in approved open records requests over recent years and questioned data center claims.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 19, 2026 · 17:08 →