Possible data center ban is the right move

I see that the Sandpoint City Council is considering establishing a possible ban on data centers. Further, the council wisely sees the need to carefully define what is meant by the phrase "data center." 

My own concerns with data centers are many and include that they use inordinate amounts of water and would raise the ambient heat of our area. I totally support such a ban and applaud the council for the intent to consider this carefully, and especially thank Pam Duquette for initiating this process.

The Sandpoint City Council's decisions directly impact Sandpoint. If such a ban is established I would hope that Bonner County takes this as a good example so that a ban of this sort would swiftly extend to the entire county.

RICHARD SEVENICH

Sandpoint