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Lexington Bans Big Data Centers | Lexington News
Lexington’s planning commission just voted to ban large data centers, sparking a bold move from mayoral candidate Raquel Carter, who now says these massive facilities don’t belong in the city — they’ll spike power costs, drain funds from essential services, and harm the environment. Her stance aligns with incumbent Mayor Linda Gorton, who’s also opposed and already refused tax breaks for such projects. While Carter previously favored managing growth through smaller centers or green partnerships, she’s now backing a full ban — a shift that could reshape the city’s future. The new zoning rules…
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