Data center/fracking moratorium

Renewed his call for a moratorium on drilling, fracking, and data centers, calling the draft UDO standards 'insultingly weak' and criticizing SAGA's credibility.

Asked why the board voted quickly on the Dream Center but won't vote on a moratorium residents have requested for months, and urged a public vote to join Chatham County's ban.

Reported the state geologist expects a Deep River Data drilling application and urged a moratorium, noting other counties have acted; also criticized dismissive responses from a commissioner.

Third time speaking on the issue; asked why no moratorium has been placed and requested a public vote and an agenda item on the topic.

A retired teacher who criticized the board for denying environmental groups agenda time, and highlighted the Cape Fear River's role as a drinking water source downstream.