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Clifton
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Data centers

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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.

Public comments (5)

OpposedHenry CholewczynskiJul 7, 2026

Agreed with health concerns, called soft-serve machines a nightmare to clean, and complained about unlicensed trucks playing loud music; later presented data center documents and asked for limits in the Master Plan.

City Council - Jul 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
OpposedRob SamaratiJul 7, 2026

Said modern data centers harm the environment, cited a 70% electricity increase claim, and asked the council to approve a moratorium.

City Council - Jul 7, 2026 · 0:00 →
NeutralHenry CholewczynskiJun 16, 2026

Said the city treats employees poorly, flagged three data centers absent from the Master Plan, and suggested cannabis grow houses for empty warehouses.

City Council - Jun 16, 2026 · 5:15:30 →
OpposedAli AljarrahMay 20, 2026

Called for a three-year moratorium on data centers, zoning review, and a modernized noise ordinance.

City Council - May 20, 2026 · 3:03:06 →
OpposedKurt LewandowskiMay 20, 2026

Urged a megawatt cap in the master plan and a three-year moratorium, calling large data centers 'fentanyl' for communities.

City Council - May 20, 2026 · 3:34:01 →