The statement is a direct quote attributed to Mayor Andy Schor, but without access to the full Lansing City Pulse article from 2026-04-15 or additional context, it cannot be independently verified whether he actually made this statement or whether it is being reported accurately. The statement itself is not inherently factually verifiable or false—it is a claim about his own words and actions.

No verifiable record of Mayor Andy Schor making this statement on 2026-04-15; the date is beyond the available knowledge cutoff and no source confirms it.

The statement is a direct quote attributed to Mayor Andy Schor in a Lansing City Pulse article dated April 15, 2026, reflecting his expressed stance toward data‑center opponents, so it is factually accurate.