Elect Miguel Reyes Ward 1 for a better Cheyenne

Friends and neighbors,

I want to take a moment to address an issue that deserves serious attention as Cheyenne, Wyoming continues to grow. While growth is often celebrated—and rightly so—it is also our responsibility to examine its long-term consequences for the people who already call this place home.

Over the Christmas break, I had the opportunity to speak with a longtime friend who currently works for Meta and previously managed a large-scale data center in another state. During our conversation, he outlined the true cost of operating such facilities—specifically the immense consumption of electricity, water, and natural gas. The numbers were staggering.

There is no question that data centers bring certain benefits. However, it would be irresponsible not to acknowledge the significant challenges they also present. As leaders and citizens, we must look beyond surface-level economic promises and focus on the broader impact.

Energy, water, and natural gas all operate on simple principles: supply and demand. When demand outpaces supply, prices rise—plain and simple. Large data centers consume extraordinary amounts of these critical resources, often at a rate far exceeding what local infrastructure was designed to support. When these resources are strained, the highest bidder wins—and that bidder is rarely the average household.

The inevitable result is higher utility costs for residents. I firmly believe that without safeguards in place, Cheyenne and Wyoming as a whole could see utility bills increase by 30 to 50 percent. We have a limited number of power plants, a finite number of natural gas wells, and a water table that is already under pressure. Data centers can consume millions of gallons of water solely for cooling, lowering water tables and forcing nearby homeowners who rely on wells to drill deeper—or worse, re-drill entirely.

This isn’t speculation; it’s reality. When natural gas supplies tighten, households may be forced to seek alternative heating sources. When water becomes scarce, families pay the price. These are not abstract concerns—they affect daily life.

Let me be clear: I am not opposed to data centers, and I am not opposed to growth. What I oppose is growth that shifts financial and environmental burdens onto the backs of Wyoming citizens while large corporations reap the benefits.

We can grow Cheyenne the right way—strategically, responsibly, and with the well-being of our residents as the top priority. That requires honest conversations, firm protections, and leadership willing to say that prosperity should never come at the expense of the people who built this community.

Growth should serve Wyoming—not the other way around.

I want to thank everyone that has supported me this far. I encourage each of you to think it through before you vote. If you’re happy with the way things are vote accordingly but if you want things to change vote for me!

Good morning friends and family. As many of you guys know I’m running for City Council Ward 1 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I bring true, honest change with the mentality of putting the citizens of Cheyenne first. My plan is to help families and small businesses as they are the fiber of our community. But most importantly the youth in our community is who we really need to help. In my past years I have dedicated my time to help kids by building programs such as free volleyball camps and leagues for youth who do not have the financial means. I have also created advocacy programs for youth in foster care to create policies within the state to better the lives of the youth. As I said, I bring true and honest change for a better Cheyenne. I would greatly appreciate your vote and support this upcoming election.

Elect Miguel Reyes Ward 1 for a better Cheyenne