On November 4, 2024, voters in Stillwater, Oklahoma, will cast their ballots on whether to allow Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) to provide high-voltage power to a proposed $1 billion data center campus. This project, which could unfold in up to six phases, each estimated at $500 million, has raised significant community interest and concern. A similar vote occurred in 2007 regarding power services for Oklahoma State University, highlighting the historical context of such decisions in the area. If the proposal fails, the city may need to seek alternative power sources, which could lead to increased costs for residents. OG&E has committed to using a balanced energy mix and has reported a 60% reduction in carbon emissions since 2005, addressing some environmental concerns. However, residents have raised issues regarding health impacts, water usage, and the transparency of city officials in the decision-making process. Initial annual Payments in Lieu of Taxes for the first phase of the data center are projected at $867,568, but the identity of the data center's owner, a Fortune 100 company, remains undisclosed. [96c20c4d]