Indiana House Candidate Highlights Data Center Concerns, Proposes Moratorium
An Indiana House of Representatives candidate is making data center development a central issue in his campaign. He criticizes current state policies for reducing local control over land-use and proposes a moratorium on new data center construction. The candidate highlights concerns about utilities, infrastructure, water resources, and affordability.
Allen "AJ" Miller, a Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 73, has made data center development a central issue in his campaign, challenging Republican incumbent State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer. Miller stated his dissatisfaction with the current legislature, particularly regarding economic development and land-use issues, citing Meltzer's vote on House Bill 1333, which he believes reduces local control over development decisions. He emphasized that the loss of local voice deeply bothered him, prompting his run for office.
Miller is advocating for a careful consideration of data center projects, specifically mentioning those proposed in Shelbyville and Greensburg. He expressed concerns about their potential impact on utilities, infrastructure, water resources, and local residents. A key goal of his campaign is to pursue a moratorium on new data center construction in Indiana, arguing that the rapid proliferation of data centers is reaching an emergency level. He also raised affordability concerns related to utility costs and the infrastructure demands of large developments.