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SpaceX’s Arizona data center, per a county supervisor: “We could be reducing property taxes across the board in Cochise County, the entire county, by 20%” Frank Antenori, whose district includes the site, brought up the county’s tax math during a live Q&A: “Here’s just something to just chew on. Arizona has an expenditure limit requirement that is placed on counties. If we exceed that expenditure, we have to rebate back to the taxpayers a certain amount.” “So, if we’re receiving revenue in from SpaceX, by law, we have to offset that to the taxpayers. We have the potential to reduce, based on the projected revenue they’re creating, as much as 20%.” “Let me just say it again. We could be reducing property taxes across the board in Cochise County, the entire county, by 20% to offset for the revenue here, because we can’t spend all that money. So, we have to give that money back to the taxpayers. The law says we have to.” “So, you could see a potential significant impact to local property taxes. What that is, I don’t know. We’re going to have to do the math on it. But the law, if we have this large increase in property tax revenue, we have to balance those rates. So that will reduce dramatically the property tax burden of every resident in the county.” “The construction sales tax, which also is the TPT, the transaction privilege tax, the retail tax, and the jail excise tax. So that will be part of the construction tax. We could literally use that money to pay the jail off in 2 to 3 years, as opposed to the 13 to 20 years.” “So this could be a revenue to eliminate the half-cent sales tax in 2 to 3 years. We can get rid of that half-cent sales tax.”
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SpaceX did something on November 4 that most companies building AI infrastructure never bother to do. It sent its own people into an elementary school auditorium in Cochise, Arizona, put the numbers on the table and took questions from a packed room. Riley Trettel, who leads energy and supercomputer development at SpaceX, said it plainly: "SpaceX is the owner, and with approval, will be the builder and the owner of the project long term." Then he laid out what the county gets. Up to 40% off residential power bills for Sulphur Springs co-op members for the life of the project. $3.6 billion in new power lines paid by SpaceX and handed to the co-op, which takes on no debt. $30 to $100 million a year in new property tax, with a 20% cut in everyone else's county property taxes. Enough one-time sales tax to pay off the county jail bond. Dry cooling, so the whole campus uses about as much water as 20 to 30 homes. No gas turbines on site. Up to $50 billion invested and about 1,000 permanent jobs. On the latest All-In, one of the hosts brought up the video of that night. "These two very bright, earnest people from SpaceX trying to explain how they're going to reduce electricity cost by 40%. They don't use water. They'll reduce property taxes by 20%." About Riley and Katie: "Good SpaceX employees. They should be proud of how they conducted themselves." They were shouted over from the first slide. Months of headlines about data centers draining aquifers and spiking bills did that work before anyone walked in. Some residents stayed after the presentation to tell SpaceX they want it there. The county's planning and zoning hearing is December 9.
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This wins photo of the day. 👇
Well, this is one way to get the word out. DeFlock Tucson is officially on the map.. And apparently, the side of the road, too. 😂 deflock.org deflocktucson.com/ #Flock #Tucson #ALPR #AI
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Nebraska: Please help the Oakey family find their daughter. facebook.com/share/p/1VgVZY7…
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747 acres represents approximately 0.0189% of Cochise County’s total land area.  Could generate roughly $45,500–$137,900 in annual property tax revenue per acre. – at United States
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I am pro flock camera. In fact, @LoomeredStrat Loomered Strategies is open for business if Flock wants to hire my company because I view Flock as a public safety company whose technology is helping to Make America Safe Again, which is why I recently spoke out about my admiration for Flock cameras. @flocksafety People say they care about privacy, but then they say nothing about their iPhone showing them ads for everything they talk about privately. Your own iPhone and Alexa devices spy on you. Would they help police catch your attacker? No. But a flock camera would. I find the opposition to Flock to be irrational. I support Flock cameras. Read more here: loomered.com/2026/08/14/anti…
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“Influencer disclosure” Yes. ✅
-Influencer disclosure -Timelier campaign finance reporting -More sunshine on federal/state contractors & campaign contributions Shining a brighter light on the corporations influencing elections would be a good place for GOP to start on government reforms
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Would love to see how much influencers are paid for backing ALPRs and digital ID checks. Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
I personally paid @LauraLoomer to post tweets earlier this year. A good amount of cash too. I will gladly share screenshots, receipts, texts, and the names of other people who paid her. It was always very intresting to hear from her who she was willing to be paid to trash and who was off limits. @alexbruesewitz @washingtonpost @thedailybeast @Jerusalem_Post
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You Can See Everything (🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟) deserves to be the front-runner for the Oscar for Best Picture. Must see.
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😳 Wow. Substack just pointed this out… “Kellianne Jones, who also works with campaigns at Substack, points to what that means when a candidate has news to break. “Every 2028 campaign should skip the gatekeepers,” she says. ‘Op-eds need to be pitched and edited and then may run behind a paywall or in an outlet that may come with ideological baggage. On Substack, you hit publish, and it lands directly in your subscribers’ inboxes.’” Did any of the AZ conservatives have Substack? @Substack
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Arizona House Republicans have elected their leadership team for the 2027 legislative session. Speaker Steve Montenegro will serve as Minority Leader. Representative Michael Carbone as Assistant Minority Leader. Representative Lupe Diaz as Minority Whip. As the House enters a new chapter, Republican priorities remain clear: defend the reforms that have strengthened Arizona, hold the new Democrat majority accountable, and keep advancing policies that lower costs, protect school choice, support public safety, and defend individual freedoms. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4iYii3n #AZHouseGOP #AZLeg #ArizonaLeadership
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🚨 PRESS RELEASE: Senate Democratic Majority Elects Priya Sundareshan to Lead Caucus in 58th Legislature. Democrats are poised to hold an outright Senate majority for the first time in more than three decades. Our top priority is lowering costs for working families. “Wherever you live and whoever you voted for, we’re here to work for you.” — Senate President-elect Priya Sundareshan Let’s get to work, Arizona. #AZLeg #Democrats #Senate
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AZ House Dems have elected their new leadership: Speaker @RepODLS Majority Leader Nancy Gutierrez Whips @KevinVolkAZ and @BrianGarciaAZ
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🚨 And just exactly how long have Chromebooks been handed out to kids in classrooms??? This is why I’m creating a privacy program for school boards to use with @PKOproject. @juliecbarrett
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🚨 Art Miller, the former interim police chief of Goodyear, lost his race for Peoria mayor to Michael Finn by 12.56 percentage points, according to Maricopa County election results. Miller was Goodyear’s interim police chief when Flock license plate reader cameras were installed before City Council was notified. What happened in Goodyear is what started my investigation into how vehicle surveillance cameras began appearing in cities across Arizona, what happened when residents discovered them, and the ongoing removal and replacement of these camera systems. It all started with questions about transparency, public notification, and who gets to decide when surveillance technology is introduced into our communities. Take just two minutes to hear how that conversation unfolded in Goodyear in 2024. ➡️ m.youtube.com/watch?v=kucNXu…
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From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Serving our community in the Arizona House has been a great privilege. While this campaign didn’t end the way we hoped, my gratitude is immeasurable. To every volunteer who knocked a door, every supporter who believed in me, and every neighbor who shared their story, thank you. Last night, I called Tammy Caputi and Karen Gresham to congratulate them on their victories and wish them well as they prepare to serve our community. I’m proud of the work we’ve done together, the relationships we’ve built, and the difference we’ve made. An election may mark the end of a campaign, but it doesn’t mark the end of service to this community. Thank you, all.
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🎙️ How did Flock get into Arizona communities without the people knowing? Check out my conversation with host Todd Herman on Radio America. We also discuss the lasting effects of Covid shutdowns on education proficiency scores, and the rise of independent journalism. 👇 @AFRnet @ToddEHermanShow
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Axon, which is known for making tasers and police body cameras, is investing $1.2 billion in drone maker Skydio. CEO Rick Smith says drones will soon be "everywhere." bizjournals.com/phoenix/news…
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I just called and left a message with Elaine Aldrete to offer my congratulations on her victory in Arizona’s Legislative District 16. While it wasn’t the outcome I’d hoped for, I offered my assistance to her if she’d like help to make the transition run smoothly. More to come from me in the near future but tonight belongs to her. Thank you! #AZLeg
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