Wyoming is known for big skies, strong communities, and a spirit of independence. If large projects knock on our door—like data centers—we should welcome good deals that respect people and place. That means no sweetheart subsidies, clear expectations up front, and a lean, honest process that protects what families value most.
This isn’t anti-growth. It’s pro-Wyoming: Faith, Family, Freedom, and the Future guiding smart decisions that don’t mortgage tomorrow.
What a “good deal” looks like
A good deal is simple to explain at a kitchen table:
- No taxpayer bailouts. Private projects should pencil out without shifting risk onto families, this includes power usage and cost increases.
- Transparency first. Clear disclosures about water use, power demand, traffic, and emergency planning—posted in plain English so communities understand the footprint. And we need to do responsible local studies before we break ground.
- Community-first, voluntary agreements. If a project needs local cooperation, benefits should be straightforward and visible—road improvements, workforce training, or support for local infrastructure—documented and easy to verify. They should pay for it, not the people of Wyoming.
- Respect for people and geography. Prefer siting away from neighborhoods and near suitable transmission/transport corridors, using buffers that preserve peace and safety.
- No mission creep. Keep government small. Organize information, set expectations, then get out of the way.
Lean process, clear expectations
Wyoming families shouldn’t have to decipher bureaucratic runarounds. We can keep the process lightweight and predictable:
- One page, not ten offices. A single public-facing page that points to existing rules, forms, and timelines—so citizens and applicants see the same information at the same time.
- Firm timelines that respect safety. Predictable reviews protect property rights and community standards without stalling projects for months on end.
- Plain-English summaries. Post a short summary of each proposal: location, footprint, water/power needs, and proposed mitigations. Sunlight builds trust.
Water and power: honesty over hype
Servers are thirsty and hungry for energy. Wyoming’s answer is straightforward: tell the truth up front and plan accordingly.
- Water: Transparent accounting, efficient cooling tech encouraged, and preference for reclaimed/treated sources where feasible. If local hydrology is tight, the answer is “not here” or “not yet.” Conduct proper studies first.
- Power: Coordinate with utilities on realistic loads and timing. Growth should track existing or privately financed capacity—no public subsidies. We must ensure energy rates go down for consumers not up as a result of datacenters sucking up the power at a lower rate.
Local people, lasting value
Big projects should fit the community or they don’t fit at all. Value looks like:
- Opportunities for Wyoming workers—through voluntary training partnerships with local schools and trades, not new bureaucracy.
- Support for local infrastructure where the project uses it—roads, emergency services coordination, and design that reduces noise and visual impact.
- Rural character protected—buffers, setbacks, and siting choices that keep heavy operations and noise out of people’s backyards.
Accountability you can see
Promises matter most when they’re verifiable:
- Public check-ins (brief and scheduled) on agreed items—posted results, not press releases.
- Outcome over optics. If a benefit is promised, neighbors should be able to point to it. If it’s not delivered, the paperwork should say what happens next—clearly and calmly.
Why this approach reflects our pillars
- Faith: Honesty in disclosures and agreements.
- Family: Respect for neighborhoods, peace, and local voice.
- Freedom: No special carve-outs; equal rules for all—Give Freedom Back by keeping the state small and predictable.
- Future: Growth that benefits our kids without burdening them.
Wyoming can welcome innovation when it meets clear, commonsense standards and doesn’t ask families to pay the bill. That’s a good deal. That’s a Wyoming deal.
Give Freedom Back — because real freedom doesn’t need permission.
FAQs
Q1: Are you against data centers in Wyoming?
No. The focus is good deals, not sweetheart deals: no subsidies, transparent water/power disclosures, respectful siting, and voluntary, verifiable community benefits.
Q2: Does this expand government or create new agencies?
No. The approach is lean: organize existing information, keep timelines predictable, and use plain-English summaries so citizens and applicants are on the same page.
Q3: How do you protect neighborhoods and rural character?
Favor siting away from neighborhoods, use buffers and setbacks, and post clear project summaries so locals see the footprint before decisions are made.
Q4: What about water use in dry years?
Transparency comes first. If water is tight, projects should adjust—more efficient cooling, reclaimed sources—or choose a different location. No public subsidies to bridge resource gaps.Q5: Will this slow down private investment?
Predictable, honest expectations speed up good projects and filter out the ones that don’t fit. Investors value clarity; communities value respect. This plan delivers both.