Data center moratorium

Founded an OSU data center research committee and asked whether any future approval would require a fully funded cost-benefit analysis covering water, energy, and property values.

Went against the crowd — argued data centers could bring tax revenue and that oilfield-produced water could be cleaned for their use.

Opposed data centers over 24-hour noise and said she'd support a full ban, not just a moratorium.

Called the discussions about facts not fear, urged a yes vote, and asked for a citizen advisory board during the study period.

With a geology background, warned about PFAS 'forever chemicals' in data center water systems and asked for full public accounting of any incentives.

Raised eminent domain concerns discussed at a Luther meeting of several hundred residents.

Cited infrasound noise harms in a Michigan town and urged a citizen petition and a much longer moratorium.

First-time attendee flagged data collection and privacy concerns and connected aquifer impacts across cities.