Data Center Moratorium

Spoke against hyperscale data centers due to excessive power and water consumption, advocating for solar energy alternatives.

Expressed deep distrust of government surveillance and supported banning data centers and mass surveillance.

Speaking for Citizens Campaign for the Environment, supported the one-year moratorium to protect water resources and the energy grid.

Asked logistical questions about tax impacts and emphasized preserving local home rule.

Described recent brownouts and grid strain in his neighborhood, arguing the electrical grid cannot handle data centers.

Shared firsthand experience living near an existing data center with disruptive 24/7 noise.

Raised concerns about unregulated AI development and environmental dangers, supporting the moratorium.

Suggested strengthening the town's noise ordinance with escalating daily penalties for industrial non-compliance.

Supported the moratorium to protect vulnerable residents from air pollution and extreme heat.

Encouraged a longer moratorium and noted health concerns regarding infrasonic noise and data privacy.

Expressed concern about developers returning to the former Tonawanda Coke site and urged community transparency.

Speaking as an emergency physician, supported the moratorium to safeguard community health.

Asked the board for details on how the upcoming data center moratorium hearing and debate will be structured.

Spoke on behalf of the Clean Air Coalition supporting the data center moratorium and urging further work on local site cleanups.

Strongly opposed data centers, warning of severe water and environmental impacts seen in other communities.

Expressed concern over the unknown risks of data centers to home values and infrastructure, asking if environmental studies are planned.

Asked whether a state-level moratorium by Governor Hochul would supersede local town action.

Asked the town board to enact a moratorium on data center construction to study potential negative impacts on water, electricity, and noise levels.