No to Data Centers, Yes to Rural Preservation - Frederick County, VA

No Data Center!!

The traffic in Stephens City VA is already a public safety issue, the surrounding areas from Winchester to Strasburg is constantly an issue, daily and inhibits all of public safety vehicles reaching their destination in a timely fashion. When interstate 81 has an accident these areas are completely blocked our board of supervisors are putting their need for revenue over public safety and well being. This is only one thing that the county residents should stand up and fight for . Let's get all the bypasses that are on the county's agenda finished first before any more discussion on any major data centers arr allowed in our rural community.

No I agree let the farm be

I am against this

Safe the farm it means a lot to us as it’s part of our lives

Safe the farm

Everyone is going through something the question is are you willing to put yourself in their shoes and if so, ask yourself why. It’s life there’s ups and downs

Stop

STOP THE BUILDING! The animals need their home

My opposition to Data Centers: **A Critical Perspective** While data centers are the backbone of today’s digital economy, their environmental, social, and security implications warrant careful reconsideration. **Environmental Concerns:** Data centers consume enormous amounts of electricity, often derived from fossil fuels, significantly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Their cooling systems are highly energy-intensive, leading to inefficient use of resources. Additionally, the construction and operation of these facilities require substantial land and water resources, which can disrupt local ecosystems and threaten biodiversity. **Community and Local Impact:** Large data centers can cause noise pollution and increase traffic congestion in nearby communities, affecting residents' quality of life. The heat generated by these facilities can also contribute to the urban heat island effect, further stressing local infrastructure. **Security and Privacy Risks:** Concentrating vast amounts of data in centralized facilities increases vulnerability to cyberattacks and data breaches, raising concerns over privacy and data security. The potential for misuse or unauthorized access poses significant risks to individuals and organizations. **Economic and Ethical Considerations:** Investments in expansive data centers may divert resources from more sustainable or community-focused projects, such as renewable energy initiatives or social programs. Furthermore, their reliance on non-renewable resources and wasteful energy practices contradict global sustainability goals. **Alternatives and Solutions:** Promoting decentralized cloud computing, energy-efficient data management, and renewable energy-powered data centers can mitigate many of these issues. Emphasizing transparency, stricter regulations, and sustainable practices in data center development is vital.

No Data Centers. Preserve our precious land.

Leave our farm land alone. Leave our counties alone. We already have too much of Northern Virginia corruption in our counties. We do not need you or want you destroying our land.

Let’s keep Frederick county’s Farm and rural beauty

NO DATA CENTER!

This is WRONG.

We do not want data centers in Frederick County VA. We do not need the revenue that badly.

I live in Loudoun County and have seen the destruction from the data centers and power lines...no data centers in Frederick County!

Va has the most data centers in the USA. Enough is enough. Stop it. You already screwed up NVa area. We don’t want them here. Tell them to go to Clark County and see what they say

Please stop destroying rural communities.

Keep this beautiful property around for many years. Not many places in this county that offer what they offer!