Residents press county for transparency on data centers, 6G equipment, surveillance cameras and blackout plans

Multiple residents used the public comment period on Sept. 16 to press Delaware County officials for more information about proposed developments and infrastructure. Deirdre McCleary asked for assessments of data‑center electricity and water needs, who will pay for grid upgrades, and whether developments would affect utility bills and emergency services; she also asked what authority the county has over new telecommunications gear such as research into 6G.

Kathy Buckley criticized the county's use of fl ock (license‑plate tracking) cameras, saying "They just track people," and questioned election‑related technology supplied by a China‑based vendor. Executive Director O'Malley later highlighted Delco Alert as a county mass‑notification tool and pointed residents to resources and checklists for emergency preparedness. Residents asked the county to publish data‑center impact assessments, telecommunication policies and emergency plans so that the public has answers before approvals occur.