John James opposes data centers on productive farmland, backs local control at Cement City roundtable

John James opposes data centers on productive farmland, backs local control at Cement City roundtable

Republican gubernatorial candidate and current U.S. Rep. John James said Tuesday that productive farmland should not be prioritized for data center development, arguing local communities should retain control over major projects while raising concerns about electricity costs, water usage, pollution, and long-term land use. James made the remarks during a roundtable discussion with farmers in Cement City, where conversation focused heavily on agr…