I am strongly opposed to allowing data centers to come to Frederick.
This is an example of something that almost no regular citizen will personally benefit from, but we will all reap all the consequences, which hardly seems fair.
Data centers claim to give jobs to the communities in which they are implemented. However, the evidence proves that in the long-term, data centers take away jobs, rather than give them. The stress they cause to our electricity grid is no small matter, and each citizen will quite literally be paying for these centers forever (and receive no profits). If this was not enough, the proposed data centers will decimate our land further. Not five years ago, Frederick was unrecognizable. There was farmland around every corner. Businessmen and contractors keep leaching their way to new corners of the city and town, taking away parts of who we are for their personal profit. When will they have enough?
Frederick is still an amazing, unique place to call home. When traveling, I'm still proud to say that I am from Frederick. I can still describe it in a way where it doesn't sound like any other place, where it's special...but I have to work harder to do so with each passing year. I expect our elected government officials, the ones who actually get a vote on this matter, to love this city as much as I do. And if that is the case, you have to see that these corporations have taken enough of our flesh. Once they come in and build these data centers, there's no going back. There's no undo button. Please don't take away more of my home.
As a resident of this community, I am deeply concerned about the data center. The loss of our green space is bad enough, but I am primarily concerned about the health of my neighbors, our families, and my babies. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (part of the World Health Organization) already classifies prolonged EMF exposure as a "possible carcinogen" due to its links to brain cancer, and several animal studies have shown a rise in cancer risks with high exposure.
Beyond the risk of cancer, I am worried about the daily "invisible" toll this infrastructure could take on our well-being. Research has linked this type of exposure to everything from chronic headaches and sleep disturbances to more severe neurological issues like Alzheimer’s-like pathology. Even more frightening is the evidence of cellular and reproductive harm, including DNA damage and impacts on fertility. As a member of this community, I am asking the council to truly consider the ethical weight of this decision. We are a densely populated neighborhood full of children, and allowing a harmful infrastructure into our backyards is a risk we should not take. I urge you to think of our future and the potential legal and MORAL obligations that come with this. Would you want a data center in your backyard?
As a resident of a densely populated community in close proximity to the proposed site, I have serious concerns regarding this project. Beyond the immediate environmental degradation of our local green space, there are significant health risks that cannot be overlooked. The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a division of the World Health Organization, has classified prolonged exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) as "possibly carcinogenic" (Group 2B) based on observed links to glioma. These concerns are further supported by animal studies indicating increased cancer risks under high-exposure conditions. The potential impact on our community's well-being extends to neurological and systemic health; research suggests that RF-EMF exposure may lead to oxidative stress, sleep disturbances, chronic fatigue, and even Alzheimer’s-like pathology. Furthermore, studies at the cellular level have pointed to DNA damage, hormonal disruptions, and adverse effects on both male and female fertility. Given these risks, I strongly urge the council to weigh the ethical implications and potential future legal liabilities of allowing understudied, potentially harmful infrastructure so close to a residential and recreational area where many children live and play.
Brandon Trainer - Frederick MD. I am a resident of the area near where a proposed data center site could be located and am not in favor of allowing data centers to be built. My primary concern is environmental impact (the construction in the area is already impacting existing wildlife) and electricity usage. The low hum these centers create is also a concern, as I do not feel there is sufficient information on its impact. Any step closer to allowing data centers in the area are a non-starter for me and will result in me voting against any candidate who has voted in favor for them in the future, despite party.
Significant concern from NAC 4 residents about safety, environmental, property value, and noise impacts of Critical Data Infrastructure development so close to residential developments, schools, workplaces, and the scenic Monocacy River. Impacted residents were not proactively informed of this application to change LMC and its significance prior to the normal milestones that allow for public comment during the planning process. I have not yet spoken to a resident in favor of this change, despite the potential for personal property tax relief. There are significant information gaps in this application regarding the human impact of this proposed code change.
Allison Rizzo
NAC 4 Coordinator
Theresa Ramirez
Liberty Road
I am strongly opposed to allowing data centers to come to Frederick.
This is an example of something that almost no regular citizen will personally benefit from, but we will all reap all the consequences, which hardly seems fair.
Data centers claim to give jobs to the communities in which they are implemented. However, the evidence proves that in the long-term, data centers take away jobs, rather than give them. The stress they cause to our electricity grid is no small matter, and each citizen will quite literally be paying for these centers forever (and receive no profits). If this was not enough, the proposed data centers will decimate our land further. Not five years ago, Frederick was unrecognizable. There was farmland around every corner. Businessmen and contractors keep leaching their way to new corners of the city and town, taking away parts of who we are for their personal profit. When will they have enough?
Frederick is still an amazing, unique place to call home. When traveling, I'm still proud to say that I am from Frederick. I can still describe it in a way where it doesn't sound like any other place, where it's special...but I have to work harder to do so with each passing year. I expect our elected government officials, the ones who actually get a vote on this matter, to love this city as much as I do. And if that is the case, you have to see that these corporations have taken enough of our flesh. Once they come in and build these data centers, there's no going back. There's no undo button. Please don't take away more of my home.
Thank you for your time and consideration
As a resident of this community, I am deeply concerned about the data center. The loss of our green space is bad enough, but I am primarily concerned about the health of my neighbors, our families, and my babies. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (part of the World Health Organization) already classifies prolonged EMF exposure as a "possible carcinogen" due to its links to brain cancer, and several animal studies have shown a rise in cancer risks with high exposure.
Beyond the risk of cancer, I am worried about the daily "invisible" toll this infrastructure could take on our well-being. Research has linked this type of exposure to everything from chronic headaches and sleep disturbances to more severe neurological issues like Alzheimer’s-like pathology. Even more frightening is the evidence of cellular and reproductive harm, including DNA damage and impacts on fertility. As a member of this community, I am asking the council to truly consider the ethical weight of this decision. We are a densely populated neighborhood full of children, and allowing a harmful infrastructure into our backyards is a risk we should not take. I urge you to think of our future and the potential legal and MORAL obligations that come with this. Would you want a data center in your backyard?
As a resident of a densely populated community in close proximity to the proposed site, I have serious concerns regarding this project. Beyond the immediate environmental degradation of our local green space, there are significant health risks that cannot be overlooked. The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a division of the World Health Organization, has classified prolonged exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) as "possibly carcinogenic" (Group 2B) based on observed links to glioma. These concerns are further supported by animal studies indicating increased cancer risks under high-exposure conditions. The potential impact on our community's well-being extends to neurological and systemic health; research suggests that RF-EMF exposure may lead to oxidative stress, sleep disturbances, chronic fatigue, and even Alzheimer’s-like pathology. Furthermore, studies at the cellular level have pointed to DNA damage, hormonal disruptions, and adverse effects on both male and female fertility. Given these risks, I strongly urge the council to weigh the ethical implications and potential future legal liabilities of allowing understudied, potentially harmful infrastructure so close to a residential and recreational area where many children live and play.
Brandon Trainer - Frederick MD. I am a resident of the area near where a proposed data center site could be located and am not in favor of allowing data centers to be built. My primary concern is environmental impact (the construction in the area is already impacting existing wildlife) and electricity usage. The low hum these centers create is also a concern, as I do not feel there is sufficient information on its impact. Any step closer to allowing data centers in the area are a non-starter for me and will result in me voting against any candidate who has voted in favor for them in the future, despite party.
Significant concern from NAC 4 residents about safety, environmental, property value, and noise impacts of Critical Data Infrastructure development so close to residential developments, schools, workplaces, and the scenic Monocacy River. Impacted residents were not proactively informed of this application to change LMC and its significance prior to the normal milestones that allow for public comment during the planning process. I have not yet spoken to a resident in favor of this change, despite the potential for personal property tax relief. There are significant information gaps in this application regarding the human impact of this proposed code change.
Allison Rizzo
NAC 4 Coordinator