Data centers, energy production hot topics in Colorado House District 48 race
Candidates for Colorado House District 48 offered differing views on data center development during the election campaign. Republican Carlos Barron and Libertarian Eric Joss supported data centers with local control, while Democrat Dez Packard called for an all-out moratorium. The candidates also discussed energy production and the cost of living.
The three candidates seeking Colorado House District 48—incumbent Republican Carlos Barron, Democrat Dez Packard and Libertarian Eric Joss—outlined contrasting positions on data center development. Barron and Joss said local governments should decide where facilities are built and expressed support for responsible development, while Packard urged the state to impose an all-out moratorium to avoid rushing construction.
The district covers parts of Weld and Adams counties, from south of Brighton to east of Greeley. The candidates largely agreed on supporting a broad mix of energy sources, including oil and gas, renewables and other forms of generation, while also presenting differing approaches to regulation, taxation and affordability.