County Data Center Moratorium and Regulatory Standards

Encouraged council members to prioritize environmental protection, public health, and long-term community impacts for younger generations.

Spoke on behalf of Lockhart Power and Pacolet Milliken, opposing a blanket moratorium and advocating for distinctions between grid-tied and combustion-powered data centers.

Questioned the county's review process for the Valara project and urged inclusion of existing projects in the moratorium alongside clearer standards.

Criticized the lack of early public engagement regarding the project and urged council to develop clearer industrial zoning and risk management policies.

Advocated for enacting a moratorium while the county evaluates whether existing policies adequately address data centers and power generation facilities.