From your neighbors in Hoffman Estates
Hi everyone,
Why should we suffer to make the rich richer?
Our appointed leaders have been working on this behind closed doors for over a year.
I recently found out about the construction of data centers here in Hoffman.
I do not frequent the news or social media but I wanted to share information on this subject.
Some people may not be aware of the implications that data centers have on the local economy.
Companies receive HUGE tax breaks to build these.
Once construction is completed, they provide very little permanent jobs. Not only that, the energy and water demands of these facilities are so extreme.
Utilities will go up for us, the residents. Water, gas, and electricity. Your household will be affected one way or another.
Loud constant noise and bright lights. Many people that live near data centers have called the noise "hell on earth". There is no regulation on this.
Air quality will drop due to the continuous consumption of diesel for back up generators. This affects children, pregnant women, elderly, people with respiratory issues, and anyone with cardiovascular conditions.
Massive water waste. They have the ability to build a system to recycle water, but choose not to. They choose to use our clean water.
Wildlife will suffer. The noise disrupts animal communication and migration patterns. Light pollution throws off predator and prey dynamics. On top of that, their massive water consumption lowers streamflows and warms local water, threatening species that depend on clean, cold water to survive.
I'm asking everyone to spread the word on this and come to the village board meeting.
July 6. Starts at 7:00, but be there by 6:30.
Your voice matters.