Holscher discusses education funding, property tax relief and data center policies in pair of Emporia stops
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Cindy Holscher discussed education funding, property tax relief, and data center policies during her visits to Emporia. She advocates for a moratorium on data center policy matters, seeking more state-level protections and job guarantees. Local communities, including Emporia, are reportedly seeking state guidance as data center projects generate debate.
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Cindy Holscher visited Emporia over the past weekend, engaging with constituents at Gravel City Roasters and attending an educator meet-and-greet at the Lyon County Democrat party headquarters. During her appearances, Holscher addressed key issues including public education funding, emphasizing that while the current formula is effective, the state's underfunding of special education is problematic and contributes to property tax debates.
Holscher, who is running against Republican Ty Masterson, stated that the Legislature's primary role is to fund public schools, not to create tax breaks for the wealthy. She then turned her attention to data center policies, a rapidly escalating issue, advocating for a moratorium on such policies. Holscher called for the implementation of additional guardrails, enhanced state-level protections, and guarantees for local jobs before any new data center projects are approved. She noted that local communities, including Emporia, are seeking guidance from the state due to ongoing heated debates surrounding potential data center developments. Other political candidates, including Kansas Attorney General candidate Chris Mann and US House Second District candidate Don Coover, also have upcoming appearances in the area.