November 9- Special Planning Board Meeting at Town Hall 6:30 PM. The Planning Board will review a proposed Zoning Code Amendment and the potential implications of revised land use definitions and clarification of allowed uses in the Town of Lansing. No public comment at this meeting, we are observing the Planning Board’s discussions.
November 13- Written Public Comments Due. Email to: ClerksOffice@lansingtownny.gov
We are writing about how we support a ban on data centers because of: Concerns with NY's aging electric grid. Problems witnessed around the country with seeing no benefit from data centers. It could cost more to sue companies to enforce their promises. The AI industry is morally reprehensible, threats to national security, etc. Air quality & noise concerns.
November 17- Town Board Public Hearing at Lansing Middle School Auditorium 6:30 PM. This Special Town Board Meeting is being held for the purpose of receiving public comment upon a proposed local law which proposes amending Town of Lansing Zoning Code... establishing that cryptocurrency data mines and data centers are disallowed uses. This is the most important meeting to show up to! Show up and express your opinions, especially if you live in Lansing! Let's support the Town Board in voting yes on the new local law banning data centers!
November 18- Town Board Meting with Potential Vote on New Local Law at Lansing Middle School Auditorium 6:30 PM. The Town Board announced at the last regular meeting that the 18th was the date they set to vote on the new local law. If substantial changes are made to the law, the vote would take place another date.
