(Dave Dawson - Community First Broadcasting Staff Photo)Orange City, Iowa (Sioux County Radio) — Democratic congressional candidate Dave Dawson says decisions about where data centers are built should rest with the communities most directly affected, while the federal government should help ensure environmental standards are met.
Dawson, who is running for Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District seat, discussed the issue during a Democratic dinner in Sioux County on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd.
Asked about potential data center development in Sioux County and whether regulation should occur at the federal, state, or local level, Dawson emphasized the role of city and county governments.
He also outlined a federal role in addressing environmental impacts associated with those facilities.
His comments addressed who should make development decisions and oversee environmental protections without endorsing or opposing a specific Sioux County data center proposal.
Dawson faces Republican Chris McGowan in the November election. Both candidates are seeking to succeed current Fourth District Rep. Randy Feenstra.
Dawson is scheduled to participate in a debate with McGowan on Wednesday evening hosted by KTIV.
