Candidate for Utah House of Representatives - District 16 in 2026 Utah General Election.
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Get StartedProtecting public lands for future generations. Learn more
Restoring the great salt lake. Learn more
Warming — Scientists predict the combined heat from power production, energy consumption, and increased emissions could raise local temperatures by several degrees. Learn more
Carbon emissions — Burning natural gas at this scale is projected to increase Utah’s carbon emissions by roughly 50%. Learn more
Fossil fuel power use — The center is projected to consume roughly twice the amount of power currently used by the entire state, generated primarily through burning natural gas. Learn more
Water use — There are no existing examples of closed-loop cooling systems at this scale operating without impacts to local water resources. Learn more
The proposed data center in Box Elder County raises significant concerns about water supply, air quality, biodiversity, local infrastructure, and community health.There has not yet been an environmental impact study to evaluate the long-term consequences of this project. At a time when Utah faces severe drought conditions and rapidly declining lake levels, any project of this scale deserves careful review and public scrutiny. This project was proposed, planned, and approved in record time without meaningful public input. The lack of transparency, combined with growing concerns about how individuals involved in the approval process may personally benefit from the project, leaves many Utahns with reasonable doubts about current leadership’s ability to responsibly steward Utah’s natural resources for the public good and future generations. Learn more
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