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City Representative Seeks to End Meta Data Center Agreement Amid Community Concerns

KVIA••Armando Ramirez
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El Paso City Representative Josh Acevedo plans to propose the termination of the contract for a Meta data center during the upcoming City Council meeting. The proposed action targets the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement with Wurldwide LLC and Meta Platforms Inc., driven by community concerns over water resource depletion and pollution risks from the facility's gas-powered electrical plant. Acevedo emphasized the importance of protecting the region's water and air quality, especially given the planned data centers in Fort Bliss and Doña Ana County. The City previously held six community meetings to gather feedback on the data center policy framework, reflecting the residents' strong opposition to the project.

Key Details: • City Council meeting to discuss the proposal is upcoming; date not specified. • Community concerns were gathered in six meetings regarding the data center. • Residents are urged to stay informed about the impact on local resources.

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Fort BlissDoña Ana CountyNortheast El PasoJosh AcevedoMeta Platforms Inc.Wurldwide LLC

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