Data centers generate 38% of the general fund and nearly half of property tax revenue; the residential rate was cut to 80.5 cents.

What this evidence bears on

• Supports: Data centers can pay for a large share of local services. In Loudoun County, Virginia, they generate 38% of the general fund and nearly half of property tax revenue, which let the county cut the residential tax rate.

  • A reason for “No, cities should not restrict data centers beyond normal planning rules.”