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El Paso Concludes Community Meetings for New Data Center Guidelines

KVIA••Rishi Oza
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The City of El Paso is hosting its final community meeting to gather public feedback on a Data Center Policy Framework. This initiative aims to establish guidelines for potential new data centers, following a significant contract with Meta for a $10 billion facility in the Northeast. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Wayne Thornton Community Center, located at 3134 Jefferson Ave. Community input is crucial as the City Council seeks to ensure that future developments align with the needs and concerns of residents.

Key Details: • Final community meeting on data center policy on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. • Location: Wayne Thornton Community Center, 3134 Jefferson Ave. • Input from residents is essential for shaping future data center guidelines.

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