Sugarloaf Alliance
Preservation * Smarter Growth * Transparency in Government
Development near Sugarloaf (west of I-270 and north to the Monocacy River) should remain protected and free from commercial and industrial development. Check one
Strongly agree
I have been opposed to the CDI Overlay expansion in order to protect southern Frederick County from further commercial and industrial development. I also supported the legislation in the state legislature to require a study of data center development.
A Green Infrastructure Plan should be completed and adopted before approving major new industrial rezonings. Check one.
Strongly Agree
A Green Infrastructure Plan is essential to establishing a strategic approach prior to approving new industrial rezonings that takes into account environmental, agricultural, and recreational resources in the County. It must include meaningful public input.
If elected, do you pledge to never sign an NDA with a data center developer or other developer, nor to be bound by an NDA signed by another county official with a data center developer or any other developer? Check one.
Yes
Transparency in government is essential. I will never be beholden to any developer or special interest.
County legislation should be developed to prohibit County Council members, the County Executive, and county staff from signing any NDA that restricts their ability to inform the public, deliberate openly, or carry out their public duties. Check one.
Strongly agree
Some states have already passed such laws. A Maryland Senate Bill 853 on this topic was introduced, but did not pass during the 2026 legislative session.
Frederick County should fund a thorough, independent cost-benefit analysis of data center impacts, specifically on Frederick County, regardless of any analysis that may be conducted by the State of Maryland on State level impacts. Check one.
Strongly agree
I strongly support both our County and State pursuing an analysis of data center impacts.
How many data centers should be built in Frederick County? Check the answer closest to your position.
4 (allow only the data centers currently under construction in Adamstown)
The data center projects already under construction at the Eastalco site have been approved. I am in favor of additional analysis prior to any further expansion.
What new county data center legislation would you endorse? Check all you support.
Increased distances to residences and public uses, Stricter noise limits, Stricter water use limits, Stricter design, height, and screening limits, Efficiency and power consumption limits, Full disclosure of electricity consumption, water consumption, height and footprint, backup generation capacity, noise and lighting impacts, and infrastructure needs and requirements of proposed data centers., An independent, third-party regularly monitoring data center operation (e.g. noise, water consumption) that reports its results publicly, including additional testing triggered by resident complaints or changes in operations., Mandatory corrective actions within a defined timeframe, with meaningful penalties or operational restrictions if compliance is not achieved (if post-construction monitoring shows a data center exceeds approved limits)., A moratorium on new data centers
I do not think any of the above legislation ideas should be discounted until a comprehensive, independent analysis of data center impacts is conducted.
What are your thoughts concerning environmental issues, preservation, development, transparency in government, and data centers in Frederick County? Describe any priorities, tradeoffs, or concerns that guide your thinking.
Frederick County should focus balancing growth with protecting our natural resources, rural character and quality of life for our residents. Any development must be done with consideration of impacts on traffic, water, energy, preservation, and surrounding communities. Equally important is government transparency, where information is shared with our residents and meaningful opportunities are provided to participate in discussions prior to decisions being made that affect the future of our county. Data centers can potentially bring increased revenue to the county, but any expansion must be guided by proper planning and accountability. As a state delegate, I will work collaboratively with our local officials to support our Frederick County residents and businesses.