Google Data Center - call script

How to Call your Council Member: 

  • Step One: Find your Council Member 

    • Go to this website: Indy.gov: Find Your Elected Official

    • Input your address 

    • Follow the redirected website 

    • Find the name and phone number of the person listed next to "City/County Council” 

  • Step Two: Call your Council Member and Follow the Script and Do’s/Don’ts 

Leave a message: 

“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City/State]. I am calling to discuss the rezoning of 468 acres of Franklin Township land to be repurposed as a data center. I would like to request that [Your County Council Member] oppose the rezoning of this Franklin Township land for the creation of a data center. I can be reached at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

If they answer the phone: 

“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City/State]. May I please speak with [Your City Council Member’s Name] or their staff person who is handling the issue of Franklin Township land being rezoned for a data center?”

  • Once you are directed to the person you are supposed to be speaking to, here are some talking points: 

    • “I am calling today to discuss the rezoning of Franklin Township land to build a data center. I am deeply concerned about this issue because [Share Your Personal Story or] this data center raises serious concerns for negative environmental issues and the increase in our utility bills. More specifically, this data center will have adverse impacts on local residents due to a significant increase in noise and air pollution. Our city and our community deserves better, not to continuously pay the price for large corporations like Google.” 

  • Concluding statements: 

    • “Thank you so much for your time today. I really appreciate your attention to this important matter. Can you let me know how [Your Council Member] plans to address this issue?” 

    • “If you need to contact me, I am available at [Your Email Address] or [Your Phone Number]. Thank you again for your time and for considering my request.”