Flagstaff City Council Candidates Discuss Economic Priorities and Data Center Opposition
Flagstaff City Council candidates described their priorities for strengthening the local economy, including attracting higher-wage industries and supporting workforce development. One candidate specifically said they would oppose data centers in Flagstaff, but the article does not identify a specific proposed project.
Candidates for Flagstaff City Council answered a question about the most important factor in expanding the city’s economy beyond housing. Their responses emphasized economic diversification, higher-wage and year-round jobs, workforce development, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, clean technology, research and support for existing businesses.
One candidate said they would fight to keep data centers out of Flagstaff, while other candidates focused on predictable permitting, reliable infrastructure, water, workforce development and environmentally responsible growth. The responses did not describe a specific data center proposal or a formal city action concerning data centers.