Switch Data Center Expansion

Expressed concerns about the indirect heat and energy impacts of data centers on water policies and urban canopy.

Highlighted water consumption figures for existing facilities and urged denial of landscaping waivers.

Argued that data centers strain electrical grids and requested transparency on energy impacts.

Expressed concern over water and fossil fuel usage by large data centers.

Emphasized heavy electrical consumption and grid impacts of AI data centers.

Called for broader public discussions on energy and water impacts before approving data centers.

Stressed the importance of street trees and shade in combating extreme heat.

Represented the Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition, pointing to fossil fuel plant construction for data centers.

Highlighted staff concerns regarding traffic safety, sidewalks, and driveway widths.

Requested the commission slow down and demand transparency on energy and water costs.

Argued data centers represent inefficient land use in the southwest valley.

Shared constituent concerns gathered from the campaign trail regarding data center growth.

Criticized tax breaks and regulatory waivers for tech companies.

Stressed climate change impacts and grid pressure caused by data centers.

Asked tough questions regarding permanent jobs, salaries, water use, and public subsidies.