6th Congressional District candidates make their cases to Kentucky voters
Kentucky 6th Congressional District candidates Zach Dembo and Ralph Alvarado discussed data center growth as part of broader campaign platforms in Lexington. Alvarado said decisions on approving facilities should remain with state and local governments and called for protections against higher utility costs, along with possible decommissioning bonds.
Democratic nominee Zach Dembo and Republican nominee Ralph Alvarado outlined their priorities to Kentucky voters in the 6th Congressional District, addressing affordability, housing, energy costs and the role of government. Data center development emerged as one issue in the campaign discussion.
Alvarado said state and local governments should decide whether to permit data centers. He also advocated protecting utility customers from higher electricity and water rates and suggested requiring bonds so funds would be available when facilities are eventually decommissioned. The article did not identify a specific data center project or government action.