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Community Information Exchange

Frederick County is holding two Public Information & Engagement Forums

Frederick County is holding two Public Information & Engagement Forums focused on data centers.

The dates and times of the forums are:

  • Sherando High School on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m.
  • James Wood High on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Both will be held in the school auditoriums.

These exchanges will feature presentations and discussions with subject-matter experts in areas such as electrical power and public water systems.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of both the benefits and challenges associated with data center development. The goal of these sessions is to provide clear, objective information about data center development in Frederick County; explain infrastructure and regulatory considerations and industry background; and gather public input to inform future planning and decision-making.

Below is the agenda for the forums:

1. Welcome & Meeting Overview: Mike Bollhoefer, County Administrator

Time: 5 minutes

  • Welcome from Frederick County leadership
  • Purpose of the Community Exchange
  • Ground rules for respectful, productive dialogue
  • How public questions and feedback will be handled

2. Data Center Development Overview

Presenter: Frederick County EDA/Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Time: 20 minutes

  • What data centers are and where they could locate in Frederick County
  • Economic and operational overview
  • How data centers differ from other industrial uses

3. Panel

Time: 30 minutes

Topics & Presenters:

  • Electrical Power
    • First Energy
    • Rappahannock Electric Coop (REC)
    • Shenandoah Valley Electric Coop (SVEC)
  • Public Water & Wastewater
    • Frederick Water

Format: Introductions/Brief presentations (5 minutes each)

4. Break (if needed)

Time: 10 minutes

5. Community Questions to First Energy, REC, SVEC, VEDP, County Planning, EDA

Time: 60 minutes

Public comment

Speakers limited to 2–3 minutes each

6. Next Steps & Closing Remarks

Time: 10 minutes

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