McGarvey Opposes Louisville Hyperscale Data Center Plan
PUBLISHED Jul 9, 2026, 11:22 AM ET
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Louisville. U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey said Wednesday evening that he opposes the construction of hyperscale data centers in Kentucky, specifically citing a proposed 1.6-million-square-foot facility planned for west Louisville; he made the remarks at a public forum organized by Democratic state lawmakers at the South Central Regional Library. The Planning Commission previously approved the west Louisville proposal, and McGarvey compared companies pursuing the projects to extractive coal firms while highlighting Camp Ground Road’s median income of $28,000; his intervention raises local scrutiny and centers community control and equity in forthcoming discussions and potential hearings.
By Najma A. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Louisville Planning Commission approved the proposed 1.6-million-square-foot hyperscale data center in west Louisville.
- Democratic state lawmakers organized a public forum at the South Central Regional Library in Louisville.
- U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey spoke at the forum and stated he opposes hyperscale data center construction in Kentucky.
- McGarvey compared technology companies pursuing data centers to extractive coal companies and cited local median income figures.
- Local media outlets reported the remarks, prompting increased public attention and discussion about community control and oversight.
News Intelligence
- The proposed data center in west Louisville could affect your community. It's not just about tech jobs or infrastructure. It's about who benefits and who bears the cost. Keep an eye on the public discussions and hearings. Your voice matters.
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