Transparency and public trust in the data center process
Calvert County
Summary
Resident Joseph Cormier pressed the board on the AWS non-disclosure agreement, project timeline, and whether discussions were held outside public records requirements. Commissioners said the NDAs have expired and no project details have reached them.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — no data center project details or fiscal terms have been disclosed to the board.
Residents seeking transparency gain from the announced March 26 open house and pending zoning text amendments.
Some residents cite trust concerns over information withheld under the NDA.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Joint Special Meeting of the Calvert County Planning Commission and Calvert County Environmental Commission - Apr 15, 2026
Speaker after speaker said the data center deals were negotiated behind closed doors, unanswered questions to AWS have gone unanswered, and residents fear NDAs and fast-tracked permits. Some asked for a ballot referendum.
Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners - Mar 17, 2026
Resident Joseph Cormier pressed the board on the AWS non-disclosure agreement, project timeline, and whether discussions were held outside public records requirements. Commissioners said the NDAs have expired and no project details have reached them.
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