Data Center Opposition

A lifelong Vineland resident condemned the council for supporting the data center, arguing it will raise pollution, harm health, and deliver no real benefits to working-class residents.

A software engineer said the data center's electric demand rivals hundreds of thousands of homes and will raise prices across the PJM grid; he questioned subsidies and transparency.

Argued the environmental study was compromised because the firm is tied to a project stakeholder, and raised missing air and water permits over a critical aquifer.

Called for clearer answers on local job creation, infrastructure readiness, and suggested expanding solar energy policies.

Demanded a truly independent environmental study and criticized the council for prioritizing corporate incentives over residents' health and economic struggles.

Said leadership is ignoring public opposition, predicted environmental and cost harms, and warned residents are organizing politically.

Said the Planning Board meeting was canceled and rescheduled at DataOne's request, and urged residents to verify, calling the handling distrust-inducing.

Spoke generally about his displeasure with the council and administration's handling of public concerns.

Opposed the data center, saying financial motivations are driving it and it has moved too fast.