By Old Dominion News |
Nov 9, 2023
Amidst crucial statewide elections in Virginia, which was largely focused on the issues of crime and abortion, data center development was a top issue for many voters in Northern Virginia, especially in Prince William County. This comes amid reports that the centers consume large amounts of power and Amazon's removal from a science initiative for failing to meet emissions targets. Of the fourteen candidates running for seats on the Prince William County board, eight confirmed their opposition to all five of the unresolved data center projects in the county.