Proposed AI Data Center and Environmental Concerns

Expressed concerns about speeding on Creekside Drive near the park and requested a traffic study.

Described dangerous vehicle accidents and speeding hazards outside his home on Creekside Drive.

Expressed strong opposition to the AI data center proposal, citing lack of profit for tech companies and potential negative externalities on the community.

Voiced total opposition to data centers, noting the community's past struggles with Tonawanda Coke and questioning the transparency of the proposal.

Speaking for Clean Air Coalition, urged the town to pass a local moratorium on data centers and restart the Tonawanda Coke Working Group.

Encouraged the town board to pass a local moratorium quickly to prevent speculative data center operators from moving into sites like Sumitomo.

Shared research showing that data centers create few permanent jobs, consume massive amounts of water, and cause pollution and heat islands.

Expressed gratitude to the town board and local officials for their continued support of volunteer firefighters and upcoming memorial services.

Asked critical questions about the data center proposal's history, transparency, resource usage, and potential health impacts.

Thanked the supervisor for transparency and urged the board to reject the data center due to health and environmental risks.

Noted that data centers were not requested in the comprehensive plan and urged the town to pass a local moratorium.

Shared personal health background related to Love Canal and expressed urgency for the board to protect residents from toxic developments.

Asked about school funding mitigation funds and the future status of the Huntley power plant site.

Expressed opposition to the data center, supported a local moratorium, and requested a community forum with elected officials.

Expressed high concern over inflation, utility cost increases, and environmental damage from a potential data center.

Raised concerns about unmaintained rental properties and slumlords, asking the town about proactive rental inspection laws.

Expressed opposition to data centers, praised the board for standing up against them, and highlighted waterfront revitalization potential.

Urged the town to oppose data centers, call on the governor to sign the state moratorium, and protect water and wildlife.

Shared concerns regarding massive water usage and noise pollution from crypto and data centers in North Tonawanda.

Expressed panic from youth and families regarding AI data centers and massive water consumption statistics.

Shared negative lived experiences living near a noisy facility in North Tonawanda, warning residents to stop data centers.