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“Of course, I think I, like others, are in support of not allowing data centers in the city.”

Miguel Arias · Fresno City Council · Hear it at 9:01:16
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    Against in 300 of 355 places

    1,947 people against, 344 for

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    Against in 275 of 443 places

    1,434 people against, 506 for

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    For in 238 of 274 places

    101 people against, 575 for

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    For in 68 of 77 places

    22 people against, 143 for

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