BisNow: Why A Local Primary Election Upset Could Mean Big Changes For Data Center Development

Why A Local Primary Election Upset Could Mean Big Changes For Data Center Development (bisnow.com) NationalData Center June 22, 2023 Dan Rabb, Data Centers  A surprise result in a Northern Virginia primary election has the potential to slow data center development in Prince William County, a Read More …

AP: Backlash to data centers prompts political upset in northern Virginia

Backlash to data centers prompts political upset in northern Virginia | AP News By MATTHEW BARAKAT   June 22, 2023 FILE – Dale Browne, president of the Great Oak Homeowners Association, speaks Aug. 29, 2022, at a rally near Manassas, Va., protesting a newly built data Read More …

Washington Post: Data Center Backlash Fuels Prince William Board Chair’s Election Loss

By Antonio Olivo      June 21, 2023           (Data center backlash fuels Prince William board chair’s election loss – The Washington Post) Four years ago, Ann B. Wheeler (D-At Large) was elected chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors as part of a liberal wave sweeping Read More …

Washington Post: Wheeler behind in Prince William County board chair primary

Wheeler behind in Prince William County board chair primary Story by Antonio Olivo, Teo Armus, Olivia Diaz • June 20, 2023 10:54 PM Wheeler behind in Prince William County board chair primary© Ann B. Wheeler; Committee to Elect Deshundra Deshundra Jefferson appeared to oust incumbent Prince Read More …

VOTE Tomorrow!

Dear Neighbors, Friends, and PWC Residents, Over the past two years – together: We have traveled twice to Richmond to support legislation to control data center proliferation. We have marched in a parade highlighting the unique qualities of our Rural Crescent. We have initiated TWO recalls:  one Read More …

“…a situation that is becoming increasingly dire, …”

This is something EVERYONE needs to pay attention to NOW: “As the data center industry’s appetite for energy continues to grow, land with access to the massive amounts of power these facilities need has become scarce in major data center hubs like Northern Virginia and Silicon Valley. It’s Read More …

Held hostage by outside influences …. Vote to change it

On May 23, concerning land-use management behaviors were on full display at the Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting. The Rock Water Farm’s application for a special use permit to operate a landscaping and truck facility along U.S. 15 in the Gainesville District was Read More …

Prince William Times: Letter to Editor: There’s something we can do about corporate influence in land-use decisions: VOTE

LETTER: There’s something we can do about corporate influence in land-use decisions: VOTE | Opinion | princewilliamtimes.com In Prince William County, the influence brought to bear by developers, data centers, and their law firms on all aspects of this county and its operations is pervasive, Read More …

The Guardian: ‘We’re mowed over’: colossal data centers are taking over the US countryside

‘We’re mowed over’: colossal data centers are taking over the US countryside | Virginia | The Guardian Aliya Uteuova Mon 5 Jun 2023 06.00 EDT Existing data centers are built close to residential areas in Manassas, Virginia. Photograph: Shuran Huang/The Guardian New developments for cloud computing Read More …

American Battlefield Trust: Orange, Va: AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST APPEALS CONTROVERSIAL ‘WILDERNESS CROSSING’ DEVELOPMENT

For Immediate Release May 26, 2023 Contact: Mary Koik, (202) 367-1861 x7231 Jim Campi, (202) 367-1861 x7205       AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST APPEALS CONTROVERSIAL ‘WILDERNESS CROSSING’ DEVELOPMENT National nonprofit joins local preservation organizations and private citizens in challenging controversial approval of mega-development at gateway Read More …

WUSA9 – Pro data center flyers found in donated food for Prince William Co. students, families The flyer was not approved by school officials or SPARK.

This article was pulled very quickly after publishing – Pressured by QTS?  WUSA9 made statement “their coverage was too one-sided.” (See Channel 5 coverage) —————————————— Tweet WUSA9 @wusa9 Prince William County residents were surprised to find pro data center flyers among donated food for students Read More …