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Urged the council to enact a moratorium and reject data center proposals that drain local power and water.

Spoke in support of data centers, arguing that the city needs economic development and pointing out property tax implications.

Supported data centers as essential for the future economy, artificial intelligence, and national security.

Praised the proposed UDO as strong but recommended adding specific requirements for water management, noise control, and utility capacity studies.

Briefly commented on the UDO and decibel levels.

Spoke on behalf of Fayetteville PWC to provide informational perspective on utility rates, noting large load customers must pay for themselves without raising residential rates.

Strongly opposed data centers on behalf of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, citing water pollution, health risks, and lack of community benefit.

Expressed deep concern over water depletion and contamination from data centers during a drought.

Urged the council to pass a moratorium and carefully regulate water, air, and land use if data centers are built.

Called on the council to reject the current UDO, implement a moratorium, and require independent impact and acoustic studies.

Spoke as an Eastover resident whose property is near a proposed site, warning of negative impacts on farming, water, and daily life.

Criticized the heavy police presence and urged the council to support a moratorium to protect vulnerable communities from environmental hazards.

Expressed concern about generator noise and proximity to homes in the rural Eastover area.

Questioned the economic benefits of data centers and highlighted negative impacts on water, noise, and electricity rates.

Stated that current UDO protections are insufficient regarding air pollution, heavy metal sludge disposal, sound barriers, and property distances.

Asked the council to prioritize resident well-being and implement a data center moratorium.

Criticized the council's reliance on temporary stays regarding data centers and urged true moratoriums.

Expressed concern over water strain and urged the council to slow down data center approvals.

Called for a 12-month moratorium on data centers to allow proper study.

Strongly opposed data centers and criticized council members for prioritizing corporate profit.

Questioned job creation numbers and environmental impacts of hyperscale data centers.

Criticized the council for rushing data center approvals and ignoring community welfare.

Shared findings from a citizen study group regarding inadequate UDO protections for data centers.

Raised concerns about water infrastructure strain and environmental justice in data center siting.

Used historical analogies to encourage the council to slow down and implement a moratorium.

Argued against data center impacts and called for a moratorium.

Expressed fear over environmental contamination and urged a slow down on data center decisions.

Argued that data centers threaten water security and future generations.

Criticized the council for prioritizing corporate interests over community needs.

Expressed concern about removing special use permits and public hearings for zero lot line developments under three acres.

Highlighted the shortage of licensed family child care homes in Fayetteville and urged support for micro-enterprises.

Applauded the council for tabling the protest ordinance discussion and urged careful consideration of its practical functionality, First Amendment impacts, and public transparency.

Expressed dissatisfaction with city leadership's focus on museum development rather than bolstering law enforcement, improving infrastructure, and addressing community safety.