Precinct 4 Data Center and Green Energy Moratorium

Asked the court to pass the moratorium, calling industrial data centers near residential neighborhoods reckless and irresponsible.

Spoke on behalf of Beacon Data Centers, stating the company wants to be a good partner and is willing to meet with officials and residents to answer questions.

Shared how peaceful living near Spring Creek is vital for her son's recovery from a severe brain stem injury and asked officials to protect their environment.

Expressed deep concern for her family's health, safety, local traffic hazards, and water contamination from the proposed data center.

Warned that AI data centers are moving too fast and urged officials to support the moratorium to relieve residents' stress and fear.

Praised Commissioner Nanny for bringing forward the moratorium and urged the court to pursue all legal avenues to protect rural communities from massive industrial projects.

Suggested strictly enforcing traffic regulations, seatbelt laws, and truck maintenance if a moratorium cannot be legally enacted.

Expressed frustration that the county feels powerless to stop data centers and urged leaders to keep fighting for solutions.

Emphasized that water is survival in West Texas, urged the court to demand answers from developers, and announced willingness to run for commissioner.

Suggested exploring Department of Energy community benefit plans and agreements to secure concrete commitments from data center developers.

Thanked Commissioner Nanny and asked the court to enforce existing public health laws and demand transparent information from developers.

Argued that even if sued, a moratorium buys valuable time for study, and noted severe noise pollution issues from small electrical substations.

Shared that residents are prepared to help fund legal defenses and urged commissioners to do the right thing regardless of threats of lawsuits.

Gave an impassioned speech asking the commissioners to step out in faith like biblical leaders and stand up to protect their rural community.