Senator Louise Lucas shares her thought about Governor Spanberger
Virginia Senator Louise Lucas criticized Governor Abigail Spanberger, calling her a "data center diva" due to disagreements over data center policy. Senator Lucas expressed anger that data centers are not paying their "fair share" and emphasized the need for new state policy, warning of potential legislative consequences if the governor does not address these concerns.
Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas, President pro tempore and Chair of the Senate Finance and Appropriation Committee, expressed her strong displeasure with Governor Abigail Spanberger regarding data center policy in the state. Senator Lucas stated she was "really, really angry" and that her remark about the Governor being a "data center diva" was a "flippant statement" stemming from her frustration.
Lucas contended that state leadership is "not reading the room" and needs to prioritize the concerns of the populace over "data center people." She criticized data centers for not paying their "fair share" like other businesses and stressed the urgency of establishing a clear state policy on data centers. The Senator warned that the Governor's first term could be marred by a government shutdown or a "skinny budget" if actions are contrary to the legislature's efforts, suggesting that such an outcome would not bode well for any potential future aspirations the Governor might have.