Nevada treasurer candidate Drew Johnson has expressed concerns over Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ proposal to halt the construction of 12 planned data centers in Nevada. Johnson said that such a move would negatively impact the state’s tech sector and jeopardize thousands of jobs.
“Bernie Sanders wants to stop the construction of 12 planned data centers in Nevada,” said Jason Andrew Johnson, Congress Nominee. “This idiotic scheme would cost our state hundreds of millions of dollars. Kill thousands of great-paying and desperately needed tech, service, admin, and construction jobs for Nevadans.”
According to Sanders, his intention to push for a national moratorium on new data centers stems from environmental and regulatory concerns associated with the expansion of artificial intelligence. This proposal has met with resistance from economic leaders in states like Nevada, where technology plays a significant role in the economy.
Nevada has become a prominent location for data infrastructure development, with more than a dozen major data centers either operational or in planning stages. The total investments exceed $5 billion, contributing significantly to job creation in both high-skilled and construction sectors.
In 2024, Nevada’s data center industry generated approximately $400 million in tax revenue and supported over 15,000 jobs across the state. This positions Nevada as a leader in technology-driven economic growth.
Johnson is running for state Treasurer and is recognized as a policy analyst advocating for free-market economics, job creation, and government accountability. His previous roles include serving as a columnist and founding a think tank focused on fiscal responsibility.
