Story perspectives
Residents Rally Against Secret Data Center Deals in Mason County
10/28/2025
50 4
1 of 1
Story summary
- An NBC News review found Mason County officials signed non-disclosure agreements about data center projects, limiting transparency.
- Residents organized in a Facebook group and gathered more than 500 signatures opposing the project.
- They cited concerns about noise, pollution, and groundwater contamination.
- Tyler McHugh, director of Mason County's industrial development authority, acknowledged secrecy and warned it could deter investment.
