State, national debate over data centers lands in Colorado Springs with Project Taurus vote Thursday
Killin called for oversight of data center power and water use and protections against higher utility bills.

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Published Sep 15, 2026
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Colorado Springs is set to vote Thursday on Project Taurus, a proposed data center that has raised concerns about energy costs, water use and neighborhood impacts. Congressional candidates Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin both warned about higher costs for residents but offered different approaches to oversight.
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U.S. representative and candidate discussing the local data center proposal
ALSO MENTIONED John Suthers, Former Colorado Springs mayor and lobbyist for Raeden; Yemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs mayor whose data center framework is discussed
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