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Fort Worth’s data center boom is hitting a political snag as residents demand a pause amid concerns over noise and energy use, while Mayor Mattie Parker faces scrutiny over her husband’s lobbying ties to the Data Center Coalition—representing giants like Amazon and Google, even though he’s not directly advocating for them. Though the mayor insists her husband’s work doesn’t sway her decisions and that another firm staffer handles the coalition’s lobbying, critics argue she’s downplaying community concerns. With a final vote looming in August, the city council must balance economic growth against local outcry, as ethics officials review potential conflicts—but for now, no legal issues have been found.

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