NO to
KING, WINCHESTER,
& KESHEL
VOTE NO LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 17
The Data Center Cost to Communities
Data centers are driving up demand for power and water, leaving Pima County communities to pay the ultimate price.
WHAT'S AT STAKE FOR PIMA COUNTY
Who Pays for Data Center Growth?
As proposals for additional data centers move forward, residents deserve clear answers about how they affect household utility bills, local water supplies, and public infrastructure.
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John Winchester: Putting Arizona Families at Risk — John Winchester says he is “not opposed to data centers at all,” risking higher costs, more strain on our power grid, and added pressure on Arizona’s water supply. (1)
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Rachel Keshel: Clearing the Way for Data Centers — Rachel Keshel backed legislation to make it easier to build small nuclear reactors alongside data centers and other large energy users. (2)
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Chris King: Backed by Data Center Supporters — Received campaign contributions from groups that publicly support data center projects. (3)
(1) Winchester:I’m not opposed to data centers at all - The Morning Voice, 1:38:08, https://www.youtube.com/live/L1Tzvjji5_I?si=oZYiae_-6fEBhPrZ
(2) Keshel Arizona House kills nuclear reactor bill, then passes nearly identical one hours later
Support of the energy-infrastructure side of enabling data centers — nuclear co-location (HB 2795) and reduced environmental review for power plants near them (HB 2457, yes vote)
(3) https://www.transparencyusa.org/az/candidate/christopher-king/contributors