Proposed Data Center Land Management Application (LMP#2603)

Expressed strong opposition to adding data centers to the land management list, citing massive power consumption, incomplete wastewater phase data, and potential impacts on water strategy before SNWA study results are released.

Stated that the applicant's energy calculations were severely understated and that a 300-megawatt data center would consume massive amounts of power and effluent water, urging the council to wait for the November ballot question.

Argued that data centers consume disproportionate amounts of water and electricity while providing minimal long-term employment, asking the council to reject the proposal.

An architect and certified energy manager, she stated that data centers consume excessive power and effluent water, describing the project as an insane risk for a small town.

Called in to concur with previous speakers opposing item 11 and asked the council to wait for the November election.

Expressed concern about air pollution and health impacts from data centers, pleading with the council to protect the health of children and residents.

Drawing on her background in closed-loop cooling systems, she warned that such systems are not entirely closed and involve contaminated blowback discharges containing chemicals and sludge.

Highlighted regional water shortages and Hoover Dam electricity generation risks, questioning how the council could consider power-hungry data centers.

Criticized agenda packet reports for lacking objective balance and warned about extreme temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions from backup generators.

Noted that 11 states have temporarily banned data centers and suggested putting a moratorium on the ballot.

Argued that advancing data centers during a mega drought is irresponsible stewardship and urged independent expert review of all applicant claims.

Concurred with previous speakers opposing data centers and asked the council to listen to the overwhelming public opposition.