2026 Election Questionnaire: Kurt Glazier, Whiteside County Board, District 1
Whiteside County Board candidate Kurt Glazier says he supports a two- to three-year moratorium on data center development while officials await more state and federal guidance. He also cites concerns about pressure on the electrical system, public health and safety, farmland, and local residents who oppose data centers.
Kurt Glazier, a candidate for the Whiteside County Board’s District 1 seat, said he has pushed for a two- to three-year moratorium on data centers in the county. He said officials should study developments elsewhere before deciding how to regulate projects and avoid repeating other counties’ mistakes.
Glazier also expressed concern that data centers could strain the county’s vulnerable electrical system, particularly as coal and natural-gas generation is reduced. He said the county should consider residents’ health and safety concerns and support people who do not want data centers in the area, while continuing to promote business growth under local rules.