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Pasco City Councilman Leo Perales
Leo Perales is your District 3 Councilman for the great city of Pasco.
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Opinions are my own and don’t represent my employer or the city of Pasco.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Sabey runs a colo, just like their campus in Quincy. The power total is if every rack is used running at 100%. Unlikely to happen for quite a while if ever.
I heard North Richland is considered a super center for data centers
People have got to quit letting these things be built in their backyards. The cities who will ultimately win the future will be the ones who didn’t cave to wealthy developers who wanted to pollute and screw up their city for a few billion in profit.
www.tri-cityherald.com/news/politics-government/article316505653.html
Pasco weighs temporary pause on data centers to study noise, energy impacts
www.tri-cityherald.com
There are four data center projects proposed for the Tri-Cities area.Ya know, the best way to give the people what THEY want is to have a vote. Council members shouldnt be able to affect our environment because THEY want something. And by slow walking something you can get a REAL education on something, not just bullet points. Trust me theres people who are ALOT more educated than our council members in our city.
China appreciates your pause.
Last thing Pasco needs is a data center 🤦🏽♂️
Why werent those studies completed years ago when they started building them? 🤔
WA state does NOT need any data centers!!!
No data center in the tri cities period. The Hanford project clean up should be priority before more damage is done.
No data centers
Let's connect the dots, shall we? They want data centers for AI and mass surveillance. Data centers use up water reserves and electricity. The data centers are striking deals with cities all across America to have access to free water, free grid access, and no taxes. Cities are falling for it. There are no human jobs being created after the initial construction of the data centers. At the end of the build they will be using natural resources, your electric grid, and even possible farmland currently being used for growing crops or raising cattle. So, watch your energy bill go up. Watch your water bill rise and be restricted due to drought caused by data centers. Watch the farmland turned to concrete and heat the area around them causing further drought and food prices to rise. There ya go. Right in your pocketbook.
Again we are relying on outdated information from 2023, and NOTHING from current build outs and turn ups. Further, we are estimating fully burdened power without actually proof of the power that will be used at any unbuilt site. Just feeding the fads for the clicks.
The best way to avoid Data Centers is; quit creating a need for them! This post would not be possible without a Data Center. Cell Phones, Social Media, Online Ordering, Online Banking, Netflix, google..... the list goes on and on!
No data centers. All these years and still no AI traffic lights.
No data centers.
City or Richland and West Richland take note!
Investors are holding back waiting to see results..why stay in a state that punishes the American dream by taxing high earners. If you think this helps small business then you don't own one. Just the insinuating circumstances of this tax has halted progress for my business. Repeal is the only way this state moves forward.. NewYork is begging millionaires to come back.. taxes alone isn't going to cover the donation and investments...beside I thought raising my property tax carbon emissions fees fuel tax and Marijuana tax along with lottery was all designed for education and infrastructure..? Did they lie? Are they lieing again?
Do I think very wealthy people should pay their fair share of taxes? Yes! This bracket certainly doesn’t represent my income or anything close to it. I also believe that the law sponsors overstated how much revenue is likely to be collected once these very wealthy people begin leaving the state and taking their assets with them. And so when will this new income tax begin drifting downward in income brackets to capture more revenue?
It benefits Pasco residents and small business. Odd you are opposed.
City Council Meeting Recap – July 13
Last night’s City Council meeting was packed with presentations and discussions on several important issues affecting our community. Here’s a recap of the highlights:
🏗️ Broadmoor Master Plan
We received a high-level overview of the Broadmoor Master Plan, which includes approximately 1,240 acres of future development.
I emphasized that Broadmoor must remain a destination for the entire Tri-Cities—not simply another residential neighborhood. The vision has always been to create a premier commercial, retail, entertainment, and dining district where people come to shop, recreate, and invest.
I also advocated for:
* A signature community park that gives Pasco an identity similar to other regional destination parks.
* Designing Broadmoor with traffic safety in mind from the beginning by incorporating traffic-calming features such as speed humps, raised crossings, and other measures that create safer neighborhoods.
🚲 Electric-Assisted Bicycle Safety
The Council received an update on electric-assisted bicycle laws and enforcement.
While the City already references Washington State laws regarding parental supervision, I raised several additional safety concerns:
* Requiring helmets for all riders under 18.
* Increasing education and outreach to young riders.
* Enforcing existing laws through warnings and citations when appropriate, along with parental involvement.
* Looking at nighttime safety requirements, including lights, reflectors, and other visibility equipment.
These recommendations appeared to receive positive support from the Council.
🚧 WSDOT Detour Agreement
Council approved an agreement related to upcoming WSDOT construction of a roundabout at Cartchner Street and Commercial Avenue. Construction will begin soon, and temporary detour routes will be in place during the project.
🎥 WSU Body-Worn Camera Research Agreement
We also discussed an agreement allowing Washington State University to use police body-worn camera footage for research purposes.
My primary concern was ensuring the research would remain objective and not unfairly portray our community or police department. Staff explained that the partnership with WSU has been positive and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
🏡 R-15 / R-S-12 Frontage Improvement Code Amendments
Council reviewed an ordinance designed to preserve the rural character of portions of the Riverview area while providing flexibility for qualifying developments.
The proposal would allow developers to defer frontage improvements—including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and streetlights—only when all of the following conditions are met:
✅ Required right-of-way is dedicated to preserve future roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, utility, and other public infrastructure improvements.
✅ Any required Traffic Impact Analysis does not identify frontage, pedestrian, bicycle, or roadway improvements as necessary for concurrency, traffic safety, or life safety.
✅ The property owner agrees not to contest the formation of a future Local Improvement District (or similar funding mechanism) for up to 10 years after project completion.
I supported the proposal because I believe it strikes a reasonable balance between preserving neighborhood character and protecting the City’s ability to construct future infrastructure. I did ask staff to evaluate reducing the 10-year period to 5 years, and they will be looking into that.
📋 Additional Council Requests
Driveway Ramp Hardship Process
I requested that staff bring forward a presentation on creating a formal hardship or accessibility accommodation process for older neighborhoods.
Many legacy neighborhoods were built under standards that are no longer used today, and some residents experience legitimate driveway access issues because of those older designs. Rather than changing our engineering standards across the board, I believe a formal application process would allow Public Works to evaluate hardship requests on a case-by-case basis while maintaining consistency and protecting public infrastructure.
I’m pleased that the Council appeared supportive of exploring this option.
🖥️ Data Centers
Finally, I requested a staff presentation regarding data centers.
Based on feedback from polls I conducted on Facebook and Nextdoor, there is significant public interest—and considerable concern—about the possibility of data centers locating within Pasco.
Before making long-term land use decisions, I believe we should better understand:
* Economic impacts
* Infrastructure demands
* Utility and power requirements
* Environmental impacts
* Noise and land use compatibility
* Whether our current zoning regulations are adequate
The Council expressed support for studying the issue further, including the possibility of adopting a temporary moratorium while staff gathers information and the public has an opportunity to weigh in.
Thank you to everyone who continues to follow these meetings, share your thoughts, and stay engaged. Your input helps shape the decisions we make for Pasco’s future.
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