Indiana House Candidate Michael Potter Raises Concerns About Data Center Development Impact
Michael Potter, a Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 47, has expressed concerns about the rapid development of data centers in Indiana. He highlighted the significant demands these facilities place on electricity and water resources. Potter advocates for state officials to establish a clear, long-term strategy for data center growth to ensure residential customers are not negatively impacted.
Michael Potter, the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 47, is voicing concerns about the state's rapid data center development, urging lawmakers to prioritize resident needs over corporate incentives. Potter, a geologist and environmental consultant, emphasized the substantial demands data centers place on Indiana's electrical grid and water resources, questioning the long-term sustainability of accommodating unchecked growth.
He criticized the current economic development strategy, which he believes too often begins with offering incentives to corporations. Potter instead advocates for state officials to establish a comprehensive, long-term strategy to understand the ultimate scale of data center expansion and ensure residential customers are not disadvantaged by their resource demands. His platform for the November 3 general election also focuses on affordability, healthcare, public education, and infrastructure, positioning himself as a candidate for the people of District 47 rather than industry.