Ardmore City Commission Q&A Part 1: Doug Pfau
News ClipThe Ardmoreite·Ardmore, Carter County, OK·3/24/2026
Ardmore City Commission candidate Doug Pfau discussed his stance on a recently proposed data center in Ardmore, stating it is "off the table indefinitely." He was not in favor of that specific proposal due to citizen concerns over re-zoning but remains open to future data center proposals, recognizing potential financial benefits for the city.
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Gov: Ardmore City Commission, City of Ardmore, Planning and Zoning, Mayors Council of Oklahoma, Tom Cole's office
Doug Pfau, a candidate for the at-large seat on the Ardmore City Commission, recently addressed his position on a controversial data center proposal in the city. Pfau, who has served on various community boards and works for Dollar General Distribution Center, explained that the most recent data center proposal is "off the table indefinitely."
Pfau clarified that he did not support that particular proposal, primarily due to public feedback and the "concerns of the citizens surrounding the area where re-zoning was proposed." Despite his opposition to the specific project, Pfau indicated he remains open to future data center proposals in Ardmore. He acknowledged that, based on his research, data centers could offer financial benefits to the city, emphasizing his approach to weigh all options and seek solutions for the greater good.