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I could support this project if the public can see the expected permanent jobs, tax revenue, water use and power demand in one place—and then compare those estimates with actual results after opening. A public dashboard would turn promises into something the community can verify.
The strongest case would include measurable local benefits: apprenticeships with area schools, interviews for qualified local workers, Wisconsin-based contractors where practical and regular reporting on permanent jobs. Specific commitments would do more to build support than broad claims about economic growth.
My concern is not the idea of a data center by itself; it is what happens if costs or impacts exceed the estimates. Public utility data, defined limits, a way to investigate complaints and enforceable responsibility for unexpected community costs would make the proposal much easier to evaluate—and potentially support.
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