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The Nevada Independent
@thenvindy.com

A Fernley official’s social media comments about a proposed power plant in the city that could be used for data centers resulted in legal letters, an opinion from the state’s Ethics Commission and his ultimate resignation. @amyoutside.bsky.social reports: buff.ly/XEw6PqA

buff.lyFernley commissioners step down over power plant brouhaha after lawyers lean in - The Nevada IndependentA proposed power plant that could serve data centers in Fernley is causing upheaval in the city's planning commission, resulting in legal demands, ethics inquiries and multiple resignations.

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leajacobsen.bsky.social
@leajacobsen.bsky.social

This is more than a commissioner standing up for his community bullied by a bottomless pocketed data conglomerate. This is a full takeover of our State by mega donors, strong arm bullying threats and an easily bribed local commission Watch for the rise of illness in the community. 100% nimby on this

Just Jen
@tenej-jen.bsky.social

Wow — here in Nevada as well. Big corporation muscles their way in by using threats to circumvent the rules — and Fernley allowed them to get away with it. Sounds like what is happening in towns all across the country.

Andrew Sundquist
@asundquist.bsky.social

"Let's make sure our community gets a clear understanding of this plan and how it benefits our community before we blindly approve anything that would negatively impact our future." And they asked him to recuse himself over that... Uhhh, he's not a judge, he is SUPPOSED to represent the people.