A dispute over a planning board appointment is exposing deeper tensions over a proposed AI data center in Lansing, according to The Ithaca Voice, as a local advocate warns of bias in town leadership.
The opinion piece argues officials applied a double standard, criticizing a new member for past comments questioning the project while overlooking pro-development statements from others.
It also claims local decision-making discourages public criticism of large projects, framing support as neutral while treating opposition as disqualifying. The author urges broader scrutiny as other communities consider limits on data center growth.
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