Microsoft Attorney Says: “Nobody Wants a Data Center in Their Backyard” [JadeTSml3AH]
When a Microsoft attorney says, “Nobody really wants a data center in their backyard,” it’s worth paying attention. In this clip, she acknowledges that communities often push back against data centers because they must live with the impacts while companies need local support to obtain permits and move projects forward. She also points out that once data centers are operational, they don’t create many permanent jobs beyond the construction phase. For communities across Wisconsin and around the country, these are exactly the conversations residents have been asking to have before decisions are made—not after. Watch the clip. Listen to the words. Then ask yourself: If companies know these projects are unpopular, why aren’t communities given a greater voice before the process begins? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. #DataCenters #Microsoft #CommunityVoices #Transparency #LocalGovernment #Wisconsin #LandUse #Infrastructure #PublicParticipation #ResponsibleDevelopment