AZ DATACENTERS- AZ IN TROUBLE
Teri Ann Hourihan for AZ Governor. Don’t be fooled AZ! Katie Hobbs did NOTHING for us! Arizona’s leaders announced a 3-year pause on new data center tax incentives, but that is not the same as comprehensive data center reform. New data centers can still be built, and the budget agreement did not create a statewide moratorium on data center construction or fundamentally change Arizona’s permitting process. (https://www.azfamily.com) Arizonans remain concerned about water use, energy demand, grid reliability, and the long-term impact of rapid data center growth across our state. These concerns deserve real solutions, transparency, and accountability. (Axios) As Governor, I would push for stronger oversight of data center development, protect Arizona’s water resources, ensure infrastructure keeps pace with growth, and make certain taxpayers receive a fair return when large corporations do business in our state. Arizona deserves leadership that plans for the future instead of reacting to a crisis after it happens
AZ DATA CENTERS NEEDS TO STOP
Teri Ann Hourihan for AZ Governor. Arizona’s data centers are consuming enormous amounts of water and energy, yet the budget “deal” being celebrated is largely about tax incentives. That does not solve Arizona’s biggest concerns. The real issues are water sustainability, energy demand, infrastructure impacts, and local community input on permitting. Removing or delaying a tax break will not stop billion-dollar corporations from coming to Arizona. As Governor, I will put Arizona first. I will require responsible planning for water and energy use, increase transparency, and ensure communities have a voice in major development decisions. I will not accept money or endorsements that compromise my ability to make decisions in the best interests of Arizona families. My loyalty will be to the people of Arizona—not to billionaires, special interests, or corporate donors.
Transparency Over Corporate Influence
Teri Ann Hourihan for AZ Governor. In Arizona, billion-dollar corporations and data center companies routinely contribute money to elected officials and governors. Whether legal or not, it creates the appearance of a conflict of interest and leaves many Arizonans questioning whose interests are being put first. As Governor, I will not accept money from these corporations because my loyalty belongs to the people of Arizona—not special interests. For too long, large corporations have had a louder voice than the families, small businesses, and communities impacted by their decisions. We need to have an honest conversation about how this system operates and the influence it can have on public policy. Arizona's leaders should be accountable to the people they serve, not to the corporations funding their campaigns. I will put Arizonans first. That means transparency, accountability, and decisions based on what is best for our state—not what is best for billion-dollar donors.
Smart Growth That Protects Arizona
Teri Ann Hourihan for AZ Governor Data centers are becoming one of the biggest issues facing not just Arizona, but our entire nation. While they can bring economic growth, we also have to be honest about the costs. Water use, tax incentives, infrastructure demands, and the influence of billion-dollar corporations all deserve public scrutiny. Arizona families should not be left carrying the burden while corporations receive the benefits. If you disagree with the facts presented in the many articles and reports published on this issue, I welcome a respectful dialogue. Please share credible sources so we can have an honest conversation based on evidence, not politics. I’m tired of watching decisions made behind closed doors create a system that frustrates everyday Arizonans. Billion-dollar corporations should not have more influence than the people who live here. Arizona deserves leaders who will put its citizens first, protect our natural resources, and ensure that economic development benefits everyone—not just a handful of wealthy corporations. It’s time for new leadership. It’s time for change.