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Our campaign is focused on creating a stronger and more accountable Escambia County. Guided by Glenn Dorsey’s long-standing community involvement, we are committed to responsible development, improved public services, and putting residents first. We aim to build a safer, more efficient, and thriving District 2 for all who call it home.

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Glenn Dorsey, Escambia County Commissioner Republican Candidate, Dist 2

Glenn Dorsey , 2026 Republican candidate, Escambia County Commissioner, District 2.
District 2 is Downtown Pensacola, Sanders Beach, Barrancas Ave, Warrington, Navy Point, Perdido, Myrtle Grove, W Pensacola between Blue Angel Pkwy and Mobile Hwy.

Glenn Dorsey, Escambia County Commissioner Republican Candidate, Dist 2

5 days ago

Opinion: Escambia County Should Put Neighborhoods Before Data CentersBy Glenn Dorsey2026 Republican Candidate for Escambia County Commissioner, District 2Escambia County needs economic development, but not every project is the right project for our neighborhoods.Many residents have been clear with me: they do not want data centers dropped into our community without hard answers, enforceable protections, and a full accounting of the costs. I agree with them.A data center may sound clean and modern. It may be sold as “technology,” “innovation,” or “economic development.” But the reality is simple: data centers are heavy industrial-scale infrastructure users. They consume large amounts of electricity, can place pressure on water systems, require major utility capacity, and often produce far fewer permanent local jobs than the public is led to believe.That is not anti-business. That is common sense.Escambia County has real needs right now: roads, drainage, stormwater, public safety, parks, code enforcement, blight reduction, and basic neighborhood maintenance. Before county government gives special treatment to a data center, I want to know exactly how it helps the families who already live here.The job claims deserve special scrutiny. Brookings found that the standard data center development model has produced mostly short-term construction jobs and relatively little long-term local tech activity in many places. Brookings also warns that employment impacts can be overstated when advocates ignore growth that was already happening before a data center arrived. That matters. A project may bring hundreds of temporary construction jobs during the buildout. But once the facility is operating, the number of permanent local jobs is often much smaller. The better-paying positions—network engineers, critical systems specialists, cybersecurity professionals, and data center operations managers—often require specialized experience. Uptime Institute has noted that data center owners and operators face a shortage of qualified operational staff because the work requires a specialized skill set. So the question is not simply, “How many jobs?” The real question is: How many permanent jobs? How many local hires? At what wage? With what training pipeline? And what happens if those promises are not kept?Then there is the utility burden. The International Energy Agency projects that data center electricity consumption will grow rapidly, and its 2026 electricity analysis says U.S. electricity demand is expected to rise substantially over the next five years, with data centers accounting for about half of that growth through 2030. That should concern every ratepayer. If a project requires major new power infrastructure, residents deserve to know who pays for it.Water is another serious concern. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute reported that data center water use is already affecting communities, including Northern Virginia, where data centers consumed close to 2 billion gallons of water in 2023. Escambia County should not treat water and utility capacity as unlimited resources.This is where local government must do its job.Before any data center is approved, Escambia County should require public answers to basic questions:How much electricity will it use?How much water will it use?Will it require new substations, transmission lines, sewer capacity, roads, or drainage improvements?Will surrounding residents see higher utility costs?Will the facility create noise, traffic, lighting, or land-use conflicts?How many permanent jobs are guaranteed?How many must be hired locally?What wage floor is required?What clawback protects taxpayers if promises are broken?If those answers are not clear, the answer from county government should be no.I am not opposed to growth. I am opposed to growth that asks taxpayers and neighborhoods to carry the burden while private companies collect the benefit.District 2 has already waited too long for the basics. Warrington, Navy Point, Myrtle Grove, Perdido, Brownsville, Sanders Beach, Lakewood, Aero Vista, Blue Angel Parkway, Mobile Highway, and the neighborhoods around NAS Pensacola and Corry Field need attention. We need drainage that works, roads that last, parks that are maintained, code enforcement that acts, and public safety that is properly supported.That is where my focus will be.Escambia County should welcome businesses that strengthen our community, hire our people, respect our neighborhoods, and pay their own way. But we should not bend over backward for projects that use enormous public resources, create limited permanent employment, and leave residents with unanswered questions.My position is straightforward:No blank checks. No backroom deals. No taxpayer subsidies without guaranteed local benefit. And no data centers in places where the people who live there do not want them.I’m Glenn Dorsey. I’m a dad, a taxpayer, and a problem-solver. 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Glenn Dorsey, Escambia County Commissioner Republican Candidate, Dist 2

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Glenn Dorsey, Escambia County Commissioner Republican Candidate, Dist 2

7 days ago

Tune in this Thursday, May 28 at 10:30 AM!I’m honored to join WRNE 93.7 COOL Radio for an interview reaching more than **140,000 listeners** across our community.I’ll be talking about why I’m running for Escambia County Commissioner, District 2, and why I believe county government needs to get back to the basics: roads, drainage, parks, code enforcement, public safety, and respecting the taxpayer.District 2 deserves leadership that listens, shows up, and treats every dollar like it came out of your pocket — because it did.I’m Glenn Dorsey. I’m a dad, a taxpayer, and a problem-solver — and I’m running to put District 2 first and get the basics right. 📻 WRNE 93.7 COOL Radio🗓 Thursday, May 28⏰ 10:30 AMThank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this campaign. ... See MoreSee Less

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Glenn Dorsey, Escambia County Commissioner Republican Candidate, Dist 2

1 week ago

This weekend, I have the privilege of watching my daughter get married here in the community that helped shape her life. Moments like this remind you what truly matters. Family. Stability. Opportunity. Safety. A community you are proud to call home.That is exactly why I stepped into public service.For me, this has never been about political theater or chasing headlines at the state or federal level. My focus has always been local. Pensacola. Escambia County. The neighborhoods we drive through every day. The roads our families travel. The parks our children grow up in. The businesses that create jobs and opportunity.This is where we live. This is where our kids build their futures.When you sit in the front row watching your daughter begin the next chapter of her life, you think differently about leadership. You think about whether your community is moving in the right direction. You think about affordability, infrastructure, public accountability, economic opportunity, and whether the next generation will want to stay here and raise their own families.I want a Pensacola where young families can afford to live, where government focuses on core services, where roads and infrastructure are maintained, where taxpayer dollars are respected, and where growth is managed responsibly.Too often, local government loses sight of the basics while larger political battles dominate the conversation. I believe local leadership matters most because local decisions directly impact our daily lives.This weekend is personal for me. It is a reminder of why this work matters.I am working toward a stronger Pensacola because I want this community to remain a place where our children and grandchildren can build meaningful lives for decades to come.If you believe local leadership should focus on results, accountability, and building a better future for the next generation, I would appreciate your support. Please follow the page, share this message, and stay involved in the conversation about the future of our community. ... See MoreSee Less

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