$MSFT CEO Satya Nadella on Data Center Backlash: 20 Years in Quincy, Washington Brought ~12x Tax Revenue

Asked about the growing backlash against data centers, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella pointed to the company's 20-year presence in Quincy, Washington, saying tax revenue there has grown roughly 12x and Microsoft now employs 1,000+ people in the area.
Nadella said that ultimately, if a company is contributing to the local economy in a way that benefits residents, it should earn the "permission" to operate there.