""There has been an incredible push from the city to bring data centers for AI, however there has been little to no meaningful community engagement on what that means for San Jose residents living within and around these data centers," Yin told San José Spotlight."
""The people deserve the truth on the public record, not unproven or non-binding promises of economic benefits at some future date," Yin stated, highlighting the community's demand for transparency."
""Data center projects do not receive pre-approval or a fast-track for approval," Garaffo told San José Spotlight, emphasizing the commitment to standard project requirements."
San Jose's initiative to attract new data centers is encountering significant opposition from residents. During a City Council meeting, many voiced concerns about environmental impacts and the burden on the power grid. City officials assured that projects would undergo thorough vetting and public input. Activist Ellina Yin emphasized the lack of community engagement and transparency regarding the implications for local residents. City Manager's Office representative Erica Garaffo stated that data center projects will follow standard approval processes, including environmental reviews and public hearings.
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