Shelbyville mayor caught on video insulting data center opponents as living in 'shitty houses'
By
Terrence O'Brien
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Summary
Mayor Scott Furgeson of Shelbyville, Indiana, sparked controversy after being caught on video saying that residents opposing a proposed $2 billion data center live in "shitty houses" and that most are rentals. The comment, directed at "No Data Center" signs appearing around town, drew immediate pushback from a constituent who noted the opponents are "working class." The incident has intensified the political debate over the data center project in the small city.
Key quotes
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most of them are rentals
working class
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