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"When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up." John Lewis said it, and it's how I think about this job.

House District 61 deserves a Representative who listens and stands up for the people they represent. Someone who shows up when the community needs them, not just when it's convenient.

Utah County is full of people ready to do that work, and I'm proud to be on the ballot alongside @brettforutah , @davidforutah , @allenforutahcounty , and @jonnyutah4congress .

Whatever your district, Utah County deserves leaders who show up.

Lower costs, strong schools, and a government that's open about where your tax dollars go. Ballots are out, so make a plan to vote and learn more at alanforutah.com

Get in good trouble, necessary trouble.

#goodtroublenecessarytrouble
#utahpolitics
#utahvotes
#UtahCounty
#hd61

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The people were unable to comment before the planning commission took their vote. This is what they said afterwards ➡️

First, during the first item on the agenda, I strongly recommended the commission take public comment on the data center ordinance BEFORE voting. They did not even discuss doing this.

Flushing of closed loop systems has been connected to contamination of groundwater by studies presented by this first commenter.

Dave points out that this ordinance doesn’t limit the number of data centers in the county and the water cap doesn’t apply to total water use.

@brettforutah brings up that the government must seek consent from the people. “They are the bosses”

I built on one of the commissioner’s comparison of data centers to landfills. I pointed out some loopholes and how we need conditional use review “you’re giving away the people’s power”

This person talks about the speculative nature of the data center buildout. He also strongly condemned the violence against @protect.utah “I was held to higher standards than that”

This one suggested the commissioners were under informed and pointed at the future expected downturn of the economy due to AI speculation.

“it seems like money is a big driver of policy, maybe start with the AI bubble”

Wildlife cannot voice their complaints or pain. “This land is not just for us. It’s a precious gift we must protect”

I particularly appreciated the Thoreau quote at the end

@allenforutahcounty points to the emissions concerns and how these data centers benefit four individuals “infinitely more than the people of Utah County, who will bear the costs”

Catherine talks about not feeling heard and being deeply concerned as a resident near the proposed area for data centers development; she calls for a ban in Utah County.

Outside by all the cop cars, just grateful that no one was (more seriously) hurt.

Group picture from before the meeting

My brothers in this fight @brettforutah @alanforutah and @allenforutahcounty

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My statement regarding the Utah County Commissioner meeting about the data center and the excessive force seen from public footage and first hand witness accounts.

The most egregious actions were taking the public comment and clipping it to frame everything differently. It is dishonest and unbecoming of any elected officials and of any government office.

@utahcountygovernment The people deserve better than the propaganda you created.

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‼️Please share/ comment. It’s over 3 minutes and will be suppressed. ‼️

There is no justification for the violence inflicted on Aspen Azala by Officer Philip Crawford.

We have so much video proof, I’m not sure how they can deny it. Harming an individual, a 120lb woman, for speaking is unacceptable.

What does it say about our law enforcement, and our country, if this is considered acceptable?

We demand justice for Aspen and accountability for Officer Crawford. His badge should be taken away.

His prior misconduct should have ended his ability to “protect” the citizens. Since he’s proven again he is the one causing harm.

We should not have to fear violence for exercising our voices.

We demand justice for Aspen! #justiceforaspen #utahcounty #ichoosetheBEAR #utvstechbillionaires

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Part 1: Utah county Meeting vote, pre-Assault on Aspen.

I recorded this yesterday, and am finally getting it posted. Here’s part 1 of the Utah County Meeting where our girl @earthy_aspen333 was assaulted by an officer for speaking out of turn. This part is the lead up.

On October 20, the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of ordinance changes allowing data centers in mining and grazing and industrial zones, creating a Data Center Overlay zone, and setting development requirements. Final adoption goes to the County Commission.

Listening to the discussion, I am not convinced these men fully understood the updated proposal they were voting on…

#utahcounty #justiceforAspen #utvstechbillionaires #bearthefight #datacenters

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10/20 - The People of Utah Demand a Voice in Data Center Development, Provo, UT
10/21 - No More Brutal Cops, SLC, UT

To learn more how to fight data centers in Utah follow @protect.utah @bear_the_fight @utvstechbillionaires

And this November 3rd vote for candidates who came out to support us here in Utah County @davidforutah @brettforutah @alanforutah @tuckersmithforutah

#Provo #UtahCounty #datacenter #bearthefight #saltlakecity

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UPDATE: gofundme is having issues, please direct donations for Aspen to her venmo (aspenazalea)

Big government for the people, small government for the powerful. Please continue to show up, band together as a community, and resist!

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Last night, Indivisible Utah County and many other organizations, candidates, and elected officials called on the Utah County Sheriff’s Office for a full and independent investigation into the meeting where Aspen of @protect.utah was met with what appears to be excessive force from a Utah County Sheriff’s deputy.

Now it’s time for all of YOU to add your names. Sign this Change.org version of the letter and share it with anyone else you know who wants their name added to this call for accountability.

Link in story and bio. 🔗

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Yesterday I joined the rally and was at the Utah County meeting where candidates spoke out against data centers.

Today the Utah County posted a clip that makes it look like they supported them. They didn't.

The Salt Lake Tribune's voter guide told candidates that government corruption is Utah voters' top concern this year. This is why.

I'm Alan Jimenez, I'm running for House District 61, and I'd be honored to earn your vote.

#HD61 #UtahCounty #Vote #StrongerTogether

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A coalition of organizations and individuals across Utah County and the state sent this letter to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office today, 10/21/2026.

We demand an immediate independent investigation into the incidents at the Utah County Planning Commission meeting on 10/20/2026.

We’ve seen the videos of what occurred—and seen how the narrative being presented in the Utah County Sheriff’s Office press release of this morning differs from what those on the scene witnessed and videoed.

We stand together in calling for transparency and meaningful accountability for what happened yesterday.

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Hey everyone,

By now you've probably seen the video of Aspen being slammed to the ground by an officer yesterday.

Before the meeting, there was a rally where Aspen and a few others spoke. Their messages were inspiring and hopeful about standing up to data centers and protecting our communities. I got to talk with Dallin, Sav, and Aspen throughout the rally and in the meeting room. They were exercising their First Amendment rights and protesting peacefully.

I left before the incident to go to another event, but while I was there, I didn't see anything that would justify that kind of force.

It's disheartening that none of our leaders bothered to check in or make sure everyone was okay. We cannot normalize police brutality just because elected officials don't like hearing opposition.

And it's infuriating that they voted unanimously for the data center measures, even though the room was full of people there to oppose them. Most Utahns don't want hyperscale data centers forced into their communities. These officials are supposed to represent us. So why do they keep ignoring us?

This election day is our chance to vote out anyone who hasn't taken their job as our representative seriously. We need people who will listen and be a voice for our communities.

Before election day, make sure you're registered, and help your friends, family, and neighbors do the same. Make a plan for when and how you'll vote, then show up. Our communities are counting on us.

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TONIGHT 💜 In solidarity with @protect.utah, who was thrown to the ground by police at a Utah County Planning Commission meeting last night.

We need to be LOUD about this! 📣

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