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Community Meeting to Address Meta Data Center Concerns in El Paso

KVIA••Rishi Oza
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El Paso District 2 City Representative Josh Acevedo is organizing a public meeting at Austin High School on Monday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the controversial Meta Data Center contract. This meeting precedes a city council discussion scheduled for Tuesday, where Acevedo aims to advocate for the cancellation of the contract, which has raised concerns about resource allocation and potential financial burdens on taxpayers. The data center, which began construction last year, is projected to cost over $10 billion. The city has warned that canceling the contract could lead to legal challenges and financial repercussions for residents.

Key Details: • Community meeting on Meta Data Center contract on Monday at 5:30 p.m. • Location: Austin High School • City Council discussion on the contract scheduled for Tuesday • Concerns about taxpayer financial strain and resource allocation

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