Janice Marchman

“I always put our communities first, especially when major projects could affect the resources families rely on every day. That’s why I’m deeply concerned about large data centers. I don’t want one in my backyard any more than you do. Colorado currently has no statewide rules specifically governing them. Data centers should have to prove they have enough water and power without raising costs or straining resources, pay for the infrastructure they need, and pay their fair share of taxes. Most importantly, no community should ever have a data center forced on it.”

“The two areas of public policy I’m most passionate about are public education and technology. I spent ten years as a teacher and later served on my local school board, so making sure students and educators have the resources they need is deeply personal to me. I also chair the Joint Technology Committee, and I’ve become increasingly focused on how quickly technology is changing our lives. New technology can be useful, but we need to make sure it serves people rather than taking over decisions that should remain in human hands.”