Mayor Buzan's statement To view Mayor Jim Buzan's address, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1394518475913502 Mayor Jim Buzan Friday issued a video apology for the premature release of a city statement about why changes to development codes prompted by a proposed data center won't be on the Nov. 3 ballot.

The controversy stems from the "untimely" release of the prepared statement July 9 before residents aired their concerns during a City Council meeting that same day, prompting cries of foul from critics of the city's decision.

Meanwhile, Taylor elected officials will hold a series of gatherings to address future land-development zoning changes, partly in response to residents who signed a petition over worries about the Blueprint Projects Data Center coming to the city's south side.