Delaware Record
Kent County
Zoning

Data centers

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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveUnidentified ResidentJul 21, 2026

Roughly 26 speakers testified in favor of the data center zoning amendment, including Linda Parkowski, Greg Stubbalo, and others.

Levy Court Business - Jul 21, 2026 · 0:00 →
OpposedUnidentified ResidentJul 21, 2026

About 15 speakers opposed the data center ordinance in person and online, including Mike Humphrey, James Crissman, and others.

Levy Court Business - Jul 21, 2026 · 0:00 →
OpposedPaula WorkmanJul 9, 2026

Opposed data centers in Delaware, saying the small state won't benefit from them.

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting - Jul 9, 2026 · 39:26 →
OpposedMelissa WernersbachJul 9, 2026

Strongly urged the commission not to allow data centers, citing electric bills, water use, noise and falling property values.

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting - Jul 9, 2026 · 40:35 →
OpposedBrittany WilliamsJul 9, 2026

Opposed data centers, arguing they create no real jobs, harm health and community, and that the commission are the 'gatekeepers'.

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting - Jul 9, 2026 · 43:00 →
ConcernedMichael CobbJul 9, 2026

Suggested additional conditions: require data centers to produce their own power and address heavy water use before any approval.

Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting - Jul 9, 2026 · 46:00 →