About this Event
A public listening session across Virginia where residents, local businesses, and community leaders can speak directly with state leaders.
You are invited to join Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas for a 2026 Data Center Listening Tour across the Commonwealth of Virginia. This tour will provide an opportunity for residents to engage directly with state leaders on the rapid expansion of data centers and their impact on local communities.
Discussion will focus on environmental impacts, infrastructure demands, the role of tax exemptions, and the importance of fair and responsible taxation. We will also explain what it means for protecting Virginia residents, ensuring their voices are centered, and strengthening accountability in how these developments impact our communities.
We invite you to join us for these important conversations about how Virginia can balance economic growth while maintaining environmental, and community responsibility while also keeping the well-being of our residents at the center of every decision, and continuing to protect Virginia!
If you can't make this stop, we look forward to seeing you at our next one! Let's stand together to protect Virginia.
Event venue & nearby stays
Emporia Municipal Building, 201 South Main Street, Emporia, United States
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