Spotsylvanians For Responsible Growth

Spotsylvanians For Responsible Growth Spotsylvanians For Responsible Growth is a grassroots organization that believes our local government needs to better manage growth in our community.

The Board of Supervisors should give priority to quality of life issues and responsible growth. Spotsylvanians for Responsible Growth believes that our Board of Supervisors should deliver fiscal responsibility, ensure excellence in education, invest in infrastructure, and create economic opportunities for the benefit of the entire county. The platform includes the following two elements:

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RT GROWTH THAT PAYS ITS OWN WAY: New development should be encouraged when it conforms to the Comprehensive Plan and proffers are paid in accordance with proffer guidelines.

2. QUALITY OF LIFE: The Board should support the creation of a community characterized by a skilled, well-educated workforce, equitable tax policies, and access to high-quality services including transportation, education, public safety, recreation, and libraries.

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08/14/2026

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Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) talks about his support for a moratorium on new data centers. Yakabouski says the state needs to develop a plan their massive energy demands. He said data centers place a significant strain on the power grid while offering local officials limite...

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08/09/2026

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Supervisor Chris Yakabouski said he will put forth a resolution at Tuesday's board meeting supporting State Sen. Glen Sturtevant's call for an immediate pause of the industry.

07/30/2026
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07/27/2026

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A brief power disruption across much of the Eastern U.S. Wednesday morning has renewed concerns about the growing strain data centers are placing on the nation’s electric grid.

According to Ting Labs engineer Bob Marshall, power fluctuations were detected around 7:56 a.m. from areas including Chicago, Boston and Miami, with the disturbance lasting about 10 minutes. Marshall linked the event to Northern Virginia’s Data Center Alley in Ashburn, warning that large-scale energy demands from data centers could create future risks for grid stability.

Dominion Energy said the issue was caused by a failed piece of equipment on a high-voltage transmission line serving data centers, which briefly caused those facilities to switch to backup power.

The company said it did not disconnect the data centers from the grid. Experts say the incident highlights the need for stronger infrastructure and regulations as artificial intelligence and data center growth continue driving record electricity demand.

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