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What should District 15 prioritize in the Rural Infrastructure Bill?
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The vote isn’t “should Microsoft build a data center.” It’s whether the township should pause and write specific zoning rules first — for noise, water use, and power draw — before any application can be decided. 19 Michigan communities have already done this. Cascade Township voted 7–0 in March.
Whether you’re opposing the project, genuinely undecided, or want to understand what Microsoft is actually proposing — the full picture is here before public comment opens.
- No noise, water use, or power standards exist — a compliant application must be evaluated under 1970s industrial rules
- Denying without specific rules puts the township at legal risk
- A moratorium is a 12-month pause to write standards — not a permanent ban
- Cascade voted 7–0 for this in March; 19+ MI communities already paused
- 1,500+ construction jobs; 200+ permanent positions in the township
- Significant property tax revenue for township services and schools
- Community Benefit Agreement offered to address resident concerns
- AI infrastructure serving services the region already relies on daily
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