Fort Worth Data Center Moratorium

Fort Worth Demands a Moratorium on Data Centers

Fort Worth is becoming one of the newest frontlines in the national fight over data centers. While other cities fight, our city council folds.

WHO TOOK TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DATA CENTER MONEY?

  • Mayor Mattie Parker
  • Councilman Chris Nettles
  • Councilman Carlos Flores
  • Councilwoman Jeanette Martinez
  • Councilman Michael Crain
  • Councilman Charlie Lauersdorf
  • Councilwoman Macy Hill
  • Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck

OTHER COMMUNITIES ARE WINNING THE FIGHT

Denver becomes the largest city with a data center moratorium. Fort Worth should take the title! Read the article!

Smaller Texas Counties show us how to buck back! Read the article!

FORT WORTH SHOULD BE LEADING NOT FOLLOWING!

  • Huge land use: Black Mountain data center is projected to be 450+ acres, equivalent to more than 340 football fields. Once built, this area would be locked into industry with poor jobs and infrastructure.
  • Massive water use: Data centers like Black Mountain require huge amounts of water like millions of gallons per day, similar to the water needs of a small town.
  • High electricity demand: Powering and cooling thousands of servers 24/7 could require over 100 megawatts of electricity, roughly enough to supply tens of thousands of homes with power.
  • 24/7 industrial operation: Cooling systems, backup generators, ventilation, and lighting would run nonstop, creating constant noise and light pollution.
Call to Action

1. SUBMIT LETTERS TO COUNCIL: Signing on to the community letter shows power in numbers.

2. ATTEND CITY COUNCIL WEARING GREEN: Your presence at Fort Worth City Council on June 9th shows this is not just a few people but a priority to all of us in this city.

3. SIGN UP TO SPEAK: SHARE your remarks and concerns about AI data centers. You get three minutes, and your voice is our collective greatest power.

SIGN LETTER TO GET UPDATES! More Actions Coming!


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