Data Center Land Use Moratorium

Supported the data center moratorium, noting similar actions statewide and highlighting the massive water and power demands of modern facilities.

Encouraged the Board to approve the moratorium and resist the false urgency created by tech companies.

Advocated for a stronger, long-term stance against data centers and tech supremacy rather than a temporary pause.

Supported cautious planning and governance tools to evaluate data centers before approving any projects.

Spoke as a farmer in favor of the moratorium, noting farmland loss, extreme drought conditions, and the threat data centers pose to the Climate Action Plan.