Governor defends existing data center deals as Botetourt critics press for changes

WFIR's Ian Price talks with Governor Abigail Spanberger and organizers from the Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance about Google's planned data center campus in Botetourt County, Virginia. Spanberger explains why she opposes walking back existing data center tax agreements while backing a debate on future exemptions. Roanoke-area residents Scott Yates and Ben Verschoor respond with concerns over water use, power demand, transparency and the "social contract" between local governments and constituents. Hear the full conversation on Virginia data centers, tax breaks and what's at stake for Roanoke and Botetourt County.