Whitney Hill
Non-partisanQ1 The cost of electricity and water are on the rise with nearby data centers straining current resources in combination with increased energy costs to consumers. How will you navigate the economic, public health, and environmental impacts when considering new data centers and data center permissions, in general?
I would like to impact studies on all areas affected.
Q2 North Carolina is a growing hub for science and biotechnology industry and education. How will you ensure science workforce preparedness in community-based institutions like K–12 schools and community colleges across our state?
This is not a city level issue, but I would support local education in Wake County and like to see more trades education to meet the demand for labor and small business ownership.
Q3 What steps, if any, do you believe government should take to protect public health and community wellbeing (e.g., vaccine access, environmental health risks such as PFAS or asbestos, disease prevention, or emergency preparedness)?
The city should be responsible to enforce best building practices for new building when issuing building permits. Our building inspectors should be skilled enough to fully understand building code.
Q4 As the world is becoming more information dense, science mistrust has grown. How do you think elected officials can work with scientists to build the general public’s trust in science?
Education with events is the best way.