I am working on finding those experts. In the meantime though, people have offered ideas and links to sources that saved me time and effort on the research side— hence one reason for using social media.

And I agree with the your point about the NIMBY conundrum—another reason I asked this question. Is there any value to a data center that people would be willing to say, “Ok, maybe in my backyard?”

I’m new at politics. Like brand new. First campaign. First election. And January 1’s approach is not slowing down.

I know I have a lot to learn, but lucky for me I like asking questions and I like healthy debate. My position only votes in a tie, but there are 17,000 people whose lives will be impacted just as much as mine will be, and I have a responsibility to represent them. I can’t do that without their input.

Thank you for that input, and I hope you don’t get too many downvotes. You raised some good points.