El Paso Residents Push to Cancel Meta Data Center Contract at Council Meeting

At the upcoming city council meeting on Tuesday, El Paso residents will voice their concerns regarding the Meta data center contract, with hopes of its cancellation. City Representatives Lily Limón and Josh Acevedo have introduced an agenda item directing the city manager and attorney to negotiate the termination of the agreement, which many residents oppose. Mayor Renard Johnson has warned that canceling the contract could lead to costly litigation for taxpayers. Local organizations, such as Amanecer People's Project, argue that the environmental and financial impacts of the data center are significant and that the city's reputation should not be prioritized over community concerns. The meeting starts at 9 a.m., with public comments beginning at 10 a.m.

Key Details: • City council meeting on Tuesday at 9 a.m., public comments start at 10 a.m. • Residents can call in at 915-212-0049 or sign up to speak in-person by 9 a.m. • Concerns include environmental and financial impacts of the Meta data center.