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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Public comments (3)
Asked whether the incentive agreement requires JBB to hire Halifax County residents first; staff said the law doesn't allow a mandate but local hiring is encouraged in the agreement.
Board of Commissioners - Sep 8, 2026 · 1:10:31 →An IT worker and lifelong resident, he wasn't against the data center but pressed the company to hire Halifax County residents, not workers brought in from elsewhere.
Board of Commissioners - Aug 25, 2026 · 1:54:51 →The Halifax County NAACP president asked whether the EMC board reflects the community, wanted environmental studies made public, noted data centers are often built on the backs of low-income people, and asked whether the 50 jobs would go first to Enfield residents with training provided.
Board of Commissioners - Aug 25, 2026 · 2:19:19 →