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South Bend drafts neighborhood-first data center standards
South Bend has proposed a “Neighborhoods-First” framework for large data centers, requiring companies to cover their costs, operate transparently, use local labor and meet environmental and neighborhood standards. The city says all data center revenue would support neighborhood priorities, and officials are seeking public feedback; no project is currently planned.
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About James Mueller
James Mueller is an American politician and academic serving as the mayor of South Bend, Indiana since 2020. Prior to being elected mayor, Mueller held positions within the administration of his predecessor Pete Buttigieg.
Everything about James Mueller →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Mayor of South Bend, Indiana
- Born
- June 29, 1982