Data Center Community Info & Action Night

Join us for a nonpartisan, community-led evening focused on water, energy, financial impacts, transparency, and next steps for our township. This event brings together expert speakers, community volunteers, and neighbors who want to understand what this project means and what we can do together.

• Clear facts about water use, aquifer concerns, energy demands, tax incentives, and local impacts
• Expert presentations from researchers and industry professionals
• Simple explanations of Michigan policy, zoning issues, and the legislative context
• Q&A time to help residents get answers to their biggest questions
• Action stations in the lobby after the panel, including:
• Community map & neighborhood sign-up
• Petition interest & training sign-up
• Volunteer groups
• Poster-making & message-writing
• Kids’ activity corner
• Meet-the-expert table

Whether you want to learn, get involved, or simply understand the facts before the December 8 Township Board vote, this event is designed to give every resident the information and tools they need.

This is a nonpartisan, family-friendly event open to all.
Our goal is to inform, empower, and unite the community around protecting Howell’s water, land, and future.

Info: Lobby and auditorium open; volunteers available to help guide attendees.

Info: Overview of the event's purpose, housekeeping, and speaker introductions.

Info: Expert presentations on:


Water and environmental impacts


State policy, transparency, and legislative context


Financial and economic implications


Developer playbook, red flags, and infrastructure concerns

Info: Residents can explore:


Neighborhood map & zone sign-up


Petition interest & training sign-up


Volunteer teams


Poster-making & “Message to the Board” station


Kids’ activity corner


Meet-the-expert area

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