Letter urges moratorium on new data centers in Weld County
A letter to the Greeley Tribune cites opposition to the approved Global AI data center in Weld County, including more than 10,000 signatures seeking to repeal the approval. The writer calls for a moratorium on new data centers to allow public discussion and development of rules addressing water, energy, pollution, zoning and other impacts.
In a letter published by the Greeley Tribune, Tim Wojahn of LaSalle argues that strong local opposition to the Global AI data center in Weld County demonstrates the need for greater public involvement in data center decisions. He cites more than 10,000 signatures seeking to repeal the project’s approval and says concerns include water use, energy demand, air pollution, electronic waste, taxes and responsible decommissioning.
Wojahn calls for a moratorium on new data centers while state and local governments develop regulations and enforcement mechanisms. He supports regional planning and public deliberation on where facilities should be built, referencing efforts such as Fort Collins’ citizens’ assembly, Colorado’s Water Plan and the Denver Data Center Task Force. The article also includes a separate political letter criticizing congressional representatives and President Trump, but that commentary is unrelated to the data center proposal.