Utah's 2nd Congressional District candidates debate data centers, tariffs and housing at USU
Utah congressional candidates Blake Moore and Peter Crosby debated a proposed data center project in Box Elder County during a forum at Utah State University. Crosby called for delaying a decision to gather more information and preserve local control, while Moore emphasized public engagement by local officials.
Rep. Blake Moore and Democratic challenger Peter Crosby addressed a proposed data center development in Box Elder County during an Oct. 13 debate hosted by the Utah Debate Commission at Utah State University. Moore said local officials must engage residents and bring the public into the decision-making process.
Crosby said he had urged Box Elder County commissioners to vote "not yet" on the proposal so they could gather additional information. He also said a public referendum on projects with impacts lasting decades could be appropriate. The candidates additionally discussed water resources, including the Great Salt Lake, but the article did not report a final county decision on the data center proposal.