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Duggan Pitches Data Center Reform and Local Control in Governor Run
Independent candidate touts plans for Michigan data centers and empowering local communities.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Mike Duggan, an independent candidate for Michigan governor, visited Grand Rapids to pitch his campaign platform focused on reforming the state's data center industry and giving more control to local communities. Duggan, the current mayor of Detroit, highlighted his plans to overhaul regulations around data centers and increase local autonomy as part of his pitch to voters in the state's second-largest city.
Why it matters
Data centers have become an increasingly contentious issue in Michigan, with local communities pushing back against the environmental impact and tax breaks given to large tech companies. Duggan's proposals aim to address these concerns while also appealing to voters who want more say in how their communities are developed.
The details
Duggan's data center reform plan includes new environmental regulations, increased transparency around tax incentives, and a focus on placing data centers in economically distressed areas. He also wants to empower local governments to have more control over zoning and permitting for data center projects in their communities.
- Duggan visited Grand Rapids on March 3, 2026 to pitch his governor campaign platform.
The players
Mike Duggan
The current mayor of Detroit who is running an independent campaign for Michigan governor.
What they’re saying
“We must find the right balance between supporting job-creating industries like data centers while also protecting our environment and giving local communities a real say.”
— Mike Duggan, Gubernatorial Candidate
What’s next
Duggan will continue to campaign across Michigan, focusing on his data center and local control proposals as key planks of his independent gubernatorial bid.
The takeaway
Duggan's focus on reforming Michigan's data center industry and empowering local communities reflects growing concerns about the environmental impact and lack of community input around these large-scale projects, positioning him as an independent voice seeking to balance economic development and local control.
