Proposed Long Ferry Road Data Center Concerns

Requested clear information from the board regarding confusion surrounding a potential data center versus a manufacturing facility.

Expressed concern over looming budget challenges and estimated that an AI data center would massively increase local power consumption.

Questioned potential noise impacts on a nearby church and whether Duke Energy will raise utility rates to fund data center power.

Warned about health impacts from low-frequency data center noise, air emissions, and water system burdens.

A local regenerative farmer spoke against data centers, stating they threaten agricultural futures and community well-being.

Expressed frustration over land development adjacent to his recently purchased property and distrust in local government.