Caught on camera, Indiana mayor says data center opponents live in 's***ty houses'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

An Indiana mayor is facing backlash over a video of him talking with residents about a proposed data center, where he appeared to dismiss critics as poor renters living in "s***ty houses," as Moneywise detailed.

The exchange stems from a June 1 Facebook video recorded in Shelbyville, the outlet noted.

What happened?
Facebook user Amy Harness shared the clip, and Shelbyville Mayor Scott Furgeson is seen holding a "No Data Centers" sign while speaking with people off-camera about opposition to a large proposed data center, as Moneywise documented.

At one point, he says: "I've seen a lot of these all over the town, but I only see them in s***ty houses."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/caught-camera-indiana-mayor-says-154600453.html

Indiana must be so proud.

[JBTaurus83]

1. Put it in his backyard.

I’m sure he will love the value re-evaluation. He can then also live in a “shitty house”.

[Taylor Picker]

2. News conference questions I'd like to hear...

Mayor Furgeson, now that you’ve completed your visual housing assessment, when can Shelbyville expect the housing-improvement plan?

Are renters full Shelbyville residents in your eyes, or do they get a discounted version of representation?

If rental housing is in such poor condition, what are you doing about landlords who profit from it?

What is the official square-footage, income, or property-value threshold at which a resident’s concerns start counting?

Should residents bring proof of homeownership before speaking at public meetings, or will voter registration still be enough?

Do you believe the people living closest to industrial development deserve more input, or less input because their homes offend you aesthetically?

When you say the data center is good for Shelbyville, which Shelbyville do you mean: homeowners, developers, renters, or all of us?

[JBTaurus83]

3. Surely with all the profit the data center brings

They could throw in some coin to fix up the “shitty house” problem. 🤷‍♂️

[onenote]

4. The guy was elected by a 21 vote margin.

Wonder if he'll even bother to run for reelection in 2027.

[Emile]

5. Shelbyville is on the list of richest areas in the state.