GOP Congressional Hopeful Case Dixon Opposes Special Treatment for Data Centers

From the Dixon campaign

July 22

Hueytown, AL — Republican congressional candidate Case Dixon today released the following statement on data center development.

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly important to America’seconomic and national security, Dixon said the United States must remain competitive without abandoning the principles of free markets, local control, and equal treatment under the law.

“Winning the AI race against China doesn’t require corporate welfareor special treatment for Big Tech,” Dixon said. “Too often, government bends over backwards for politically connected corporations while expecting local communities to live with the consequences. That’s wrong.”

Dixon said he opposes taxpayer subsidies, political favoritism, andother forms of corporate welfare for data center projects.

“If a project only works because of taxpayer subsidies, politicalfavors, or special treatment, it shouldn’t happen. Government shouldn’t be in the business of picking winners and losers.”

Dixon also emphasized that decisions about data center developmentshould remain as close to the people as possible.

“I believe decisions about data center development should primarilybe made at the state and local level, not in Washington. Data centers should be subject to the same permitting, environmental, and zoning requirements as any other major industrial project. They shouldn’t get to play by a different set of rules simply becausethey’re backed by powerful corporations.”

“I’m against special treatment, crony capitalism, and shiftingcosts onto taxpayers, ratepayers, or local communities.”

For more information on Case Dixon, visit his campaign website, dixonforuscongress.com or follow him on social media.