Data Center Deal or Mirage | Lansing News

A potential data center could bring in millions in tax revenue—up to $12.6 million in its first year—and slash the city’s millage rate, fund street improvements, and pay off City Hall’s debt in four years. But with no site proposal or developer confirmed, skeptics call the projections “conjecture and fantasy,” pointing to missing plans and a stalled annexation process. Vevay Township rejected a land deal despite a sweetened offer, and officials insist no tax breaks will be given—only broad millage reductions. While the council has set guiding principles for revenue use, tensions run high as the mayor pushes forward amid uncertainty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5858cf69fe1013ad