Janesville Data Center Project
Key Questions
When did the City of Janesville begin discussions with Viridian Partners about the data center project?
The City of Janesville began private discussions with Viridian Partners about a data center at the former GM site approximately one year before the city took over the property. Emails released this week show the talks started well before public council votes on the matter.
Why is the City of Janesville defending its data center talks with Viridian Partners?
The city is responding to concerns over transparency and the timeline of private negotiations ahead of council decisions. Officials maintain that early discussions were necessary to evaluate the project at the former GM site while related TIF incentives have supported major redevelopment since 2015.
What transparency issues have been raised regarding the Janesville data center project?
SNOW has highlighted emails showing the timeline of talks and questioned whether the public had adequate information before council votes. The city has publicly addressed these concerns to clarify the sequence of events.
City defends early private data center talks with Viridian Partners at former GM site. Timeline emails, transparency concerns from SNOW ahead of council votes. Ties to 51 TIF agreements since 2015 generating 16.5M sq ft and $316M investment.