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Data Center Deal Under Fire | Salt Lake City News
A controversial data center project in Box Elder County is sparking fierce community backlash after residents feel left in the dark. Mark Shepard, a MIDA board member and Clearfield mayor, defended the proposal from Stratos at a public forum, but critics like Brenna Williams accuse officials of secrecy and misleading promises. Even a University of Utah law professor found the project’s first public mention was on a blog — raising alarms about transparency. While Shepard claims the MIDA process has worked before, attendees walked away frustrated, saying they got few answers. The grassroots…
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