Ferguson Assesses Data Center Framework, Seeks Year-Long Moratorium for Fredonia

The Mayor of Fredonia says he has gone through New York State's Host Community Investment Framework for Data Center Development "with a fine-toothed comb," and he believes it's a great starting point for communities across the state who are considering such facilities. Mike Ferguson, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday, says the framework announced by Governor Kathy Hochul has all the guidelines contained in a typical business contract...

Mike Ferguson: about the framework

Ferguson says there have been some discussions in parts of Chautauqua County about potential data centers. However, he cautions communities who want to host them to "know who they're dealing with"...

Mike Ferguson: communities lured by dollars

Hochul announced the framework amid a one-year statewide moratorium on hyperscale data centers. Meanwhile, Ferguson also tells us that he will ask for a similar moratorium for the Village of Fredonia...

Mike Ferguson: too many questions right now

Ferguson participated in one of several data center roundtables hosted by Hochul this summer after she announced her statewide moratorium.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview with Mike Ferguson.

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