Data Centers

Criticized the Lacey Lakeview city council and developers over the Ross data center project, highlighting water scarcity and lack of long-term tax revenues.

Warned that data centers create severe heat domes, strain the electrical grid, and consume excessive water resources.

Expressed deep concern over proposed data centers in Ross and across Texas, urging the city council to ban data centers within city limits and enact water protections.

Highlighted the extreme water and energy demands of the proposed Ross data center and urged council members to ban data centers and restrict utility extensions.

Asked the city council to petition Governor Abbott for a special legislative session to grant county commissioners authority to regulate rural data centers.

Stated that community opposition to data centers is nonpartisan and widespread, urging the Waco City Council to take proactive steps to protect local resources.

Warned the Council about the developer's inconsistent water usage claims and encouraged them to stay on a positive path for Waco.

Argued that the developer's financial situation is unstable and that the project is not a reliable partner for the city.

Invited the Council to a community meeting in Ross to discuss concerns about data center development.

Expressed concerns about the lack of regulation and transparency regarding proposed data center projects in the area.

Expressed concern about the heat dome effect and electricity costs associated with the proposed data center.

Requested transparency regarding the City's involvement in water and sewer discussions for the data center.

Highlighted the scale of the proposed data center and the potential strain on local infrastructure and housing.

Expressed concerns about the noise and water usage associated with proposed data centers in the area.

Urged the council to oppose data center development in residential areas, citing concerns about community impact.

Highlighted discrepancies in water usage data provided by the developer.

Warned the Council about the long-term environmental and health impacts of data centers.

Expressed concern over the water usage and location of a proposed data center in Ross.