Only one of four candidates running to represent Whitemarsh in Harrisburg answered MoreThanTheCurve.com's submitted questions
Leo Solga, a candidate for Pennsylvania's 148th state representative district, expressed strong opposition to data center construction, citing environmental and public health concerns. He stated that the state government should oppose data centers due to their energy and water usage, and the lack of reliable data on these impacts. This stance was part of his response to a questionnaire from a local news outlet.
Leo Solga, a candidate in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 148th state representative district, which includes Whitemarsh, Narberth, and a portion of Lower Merion Township, has voiced strong opposition to data center development in the Commonwealth. In response to questions from MoreThanTheCurve.com, Solga stated that Pennsylvania's state government should "stand wholeheartedly against data centers," citing their documented environmental and public health hazards.
Having studied the environmental impact of data centers with a United Nations research team, Solga emphasized that he would not support any efforts that put communities at risk. He highlighted concerns about the lack of reliable data regarding data centers' energy and water usage, cautioning against prioritizing the interests of "large technology corporations" over the economy, environment, and residents. Solga is one of four candidates vying for the Democratic nomination, with the primary winner largely expected to win the general election due to the absence of a Republican candidate.