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politics24 days ago•5 min saved

From protest to ballot box: datacenter activism reshapes local politics

Grassroots groups that blocked datacenter projects in Monterey Park and other towns are turning organizers into candidates, with Steven Kung and others running for city council as part of a national wave linking affordability, the environment, and privacy concerns to local governance. The Working Families Party is recruiting dozens of first‑time candidates to push referendums, moratoriums, and tighter regulations on datacenters across communities.

via The Guardian|

#activism #datacenters #environment

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Abbott Halts Flock Cameras Amid Bipartisan Privacy Backlash in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott paused state funding for Flock Safety's automated license-plate readers amid bipartisan concerns over privacy and potential abuse, driven by an investigation into tens of millions in state spending and reports of officers misusing the system; critics warn of unwarranted surveillance and civil-liberties risks, while supporters say the technology aids policing and many cities are re-evaluating contracts as lawmakers push for safeguards.

via The Washington Post|

#flock-safety #license-plate-readers #police-misuse

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Oxford votes to end Flock cameras, signaling regional shift away from license-plate readers

Oxford City Council voted 6-1 to end its Flock license-plate reader program, citing resident trust in the police, concerns about data usage and ongoing surveillance, and fears about how data could be used by other jurisdictions. The move makes Oxford the first southwest Ohio city to drop the program, with other Cincinnati-area and Northern Kentucky jurisdictions also ending their contracts.

via WLWT|

#city-council-vote #flock-cameras #license-plate-readers