We've got some good traction with signatures, now it's time to bump it up and get it out to your friends, family, coworkers, and anyone you know that doesn't want another strain on our already precious resources.
It's also a great time to reach out to your local representatives to show your dissatisfaction with a Data Center being build right here in Pulaski County! Be respectful, be informative, and be concise. Ask questions and make sure they know what they're doing.
These are all public servants, and these are their lines of operation within the county:
Jonathan Sweet - Pulaski County Administrator
E - jsweet@pulaskicounty.org
P - 540-980-7705
John Crockett - Community Development Director
E - jcrockett@pulaskicounty.org
P - 540-980-7710
These are our State Representatives, they're in session. They've continued to allow the state to be overrun by Data Centers, with over 600 in built or being built. Ask them why they aren't doing more to regulate Data Centers!
Senate: T Travis Hackwork
E - senatorhackworth@senate.virginia.gov
P - 276-345-9112
House of Delegates: Mitchell Cornett
(Part of Pulaski County)
E - DelMCornett@house.virginia.gov
P - 276-250-4857
House of Delegates: Jason Ballard
(Part of Pulaski County)
E - DelJBallard@house.virginia.gov
P - 540-787-5011
Resources:
https://publicinterestnetwork.org/resources/public-comment-at-government-meetings-how-to-make-your-voice-heard/
https://plan-international.org/campaigns/how-to-get-your-local-government-to-listen/
https://my.lwv.org/sites/default/files/making_your_voice_heard_final.pdf
Data Centers and Water:
https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/data-centers-and-water-consumption
Data Centers and Electricity:
https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/data-center-energy-needs-are-upending-power-grids-and-threatening-the-climate
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/electricity-price-data-center-ai-inflation-goldman.html
Data Centers and their impact on communities:
https://stpp.fordschool.umich.edu/sites/stpp/files/2025-07/stpp-data-centers-2025.pdf