Data Center Land Deal and Conflict-of-Interest Allegations
Summary
Speakers said the Aberdeen Development Corp. bought 106 acres and sold it the next day to Greenvolt Power at a $350,000 profit, and called on Council Member Rich Ward — ADC's director of business expansion — to recuse himself from data center matters. The ADC CEO denied any NDAs or active data center projects.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The ADC land sale reportedly netted a $350,000 profit; council conflict rules could affect future votes on data center ordinances.
If recusal happens, residents get decisions made without an alleged conflict of interest.
Public trust in the process, according to the speakers.
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