Title 15 Amendment

Drew upon a background in IT and university teaching to argue that technology and data centers are inevitable and can benefit humanity if properly regulated.

Argued that unverified natural gas generation risks should be contractually contained with independent monitoring and bankruptcy protections.

Asked the council to take time and establish prohibitions and restrictions before allowing construction.

Leveraged his professional background in federal AI policy and IBM Watson development to support the sustainable data center proposal over industrial alternatives.

Expressed skepticism toward corporate data centers, arguing they prioritize capital over community well-being and automate away jobs.

Warned against rushing data centers into small towns, expressing mistrust of big tech and corporate motives.

Argued that data centers and AI destroy community connection and views, contradicting Spanish Fork's motto of pride and progress.

Expressed relief upon noting that ownership change covenants bind future buyers to the established rules.

Expressed concern over resource depletion, water use, and whether Spanish Fork should be a testing ground for a new company.

Shared a lighthearted comparison to Rage Against the Machine playing in Spanish Fork, praising community participation and council stewardship.

Urged the council to keep public hearings in the code instead of handing reviews solely to a staff committee without hearings.

Requested more time to review updated Title 15 documents and noted that hazardous air pollutants beyond nitrogen oxide require careful consideration.

Questioned what citizens gain from massive national data center construction and raised concerns over AI safety.

Expressed full trust in the elected officials and staff to implement proper guardrails for the city's benefit.

Expressed deep skepticism toward trusting government officials and urged the mayor to stop the data center project.

Quoted General Omar Bradley on technological brilliance without wisdom, urging the council to protect health and quality of life.

Pointed out a gap in the expansion process text and praised safeguards regarding water and noise, but cautioned against voting immediately.

Suggested surveying citizens and urged the council not to go against the will of the residents regarding rapid AI expansion.

Spoke favorably about Volition's low-impact technology and the $40 million tax boon for the school district.

Compared the data center review to high-stakes open heart surgery that should not be rushed, and read a statement from Dana Snow opposing the project.

Requested that public hearings be retained and that regulatory language be changed from 'may' to 'shall' for inspections and safety.

Highlighted federal efforts to restrict state AI regulations and urged the council not to rush the decision.

Asked technical questions regarding chemical cocktails in closed-loop systems, extreme summer heat cooling throttling, and mandatory 'shall' language.

Supported the ADU amendment, noting it provides good housing options for families.