Discussion and review of a proposed ordinance establishing the Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Overlay District

Asked detailed questions about public outreach requirements, whether past data center approvals could be revoked, and general citizen input.

Asked clarifying questions about legal liability in conditional use denials versus legislative decisions, and commissioner autonomy.

Raised concerns about water usage caps, high-capacity data center models, third-party technical studies, and enforcement penalties.

Urged the county to prioritize citizens and environmental needs over corporate interests, and questioned tax breaks.

Expressed deep concern over air pollution, carbon dioxide emissions from natural gas power generation, and cumulative full build-out impacts.

Asked whether natural gas pipeline capacity from Kern River can support multiple data centers without squeezing supply.

Asked whether the county analyzes how rapid personal property depreciation in data centers affects real estate and personal property tax revenues.