I am deeply concerned about the potential impact of new data centers being built in Tulare County. Our community is facing the real threat of significant water and energy consumption that these facilities would require. As a resident who cherishes our local farms and the well-being of our community, I believe it is crucial that we have a voice in deciding what is built in our area.

Data centers are known for their high usage of water and electricity, resources that are already precious and limited in our region. If these centers are constructed, they could divert water from our agricultural sectors, vital for our economy and way of life. An increase in energy demand could also lead to higher prices, affecting our local families and small businesses.

Furthermore, I am concerned about the implications of enhanced surveillance technology that often accompanies data centers. Access to data collected by Flock cameras and similar technology should be strictly for governmental and law enforcement purposes only, not for private companies or affluent individuals who might misuse it. We must safeguard our residents' privacy and ensure that our personal data and movements are not wrongly collected, shared, or sold.

By allowing the construction of new data centers, we could inadvertently facilitate the expansion of surveillance systems, compromising our community's privacy and security. Our local voices must be heard, and our interests protected over the ambitions of corporations seeking profit at our expense.

Let's put the interests of Tulare County residents first. Join me in demanding a ban on constructing new data centers in our community and prioritize our right to make decisions about developments impacting our environment and privacy. Please sign this petition to ensure our community's needs are respected and our environment preserved for future generations.