Contact Local Decision-Makers
Respectful messages from residents can influence public hearings, zoning decisions, permit reviews, and infrastructure planning.
Hildebran Officials
County Officials
- Burke County Board of Commissioners
- Catawba County Board of Commissioners
- Catawba County Board Meeting Schedule
What to Include
When contacting an elected official or public agency:
- State that you are a local resident, property owner, or business owner.
- Identify the specific project, permit, or meeting.
- Explain your concern in your own words.
- Ask for a specific action.
- Request a written response.
- Keep a copy of your message.
Suggested Message
I am writing as a concerned community member regarding proposed large-scale data center development in our region. Before permits or approvals move forward, I am asking local officials to require enforceable protections for water, energy reliability, construction impacts, public safety, financial responsibility, and long-term decommissioning. Please support a pause in approvals until these protections are publicly reviewed and adopted.
Helpful Documents
Download the Full Petition PDF
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