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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 41 MIN

Dr. Dustin Stambaugh City Manager, Weed, CA on Data Centers, Water Management, and Hydrology

from the Local Economy Labs · host Vishal Kalia

In this episode, Dr. Dustin Stambaugh, City Manager at City of Weed, CA shares his perspective on:Why we need to get serious about managing our water supplyData centers and their cooling demandsWhat City Managers should consider before approving data centers in their communitiesWhat hydrology is — and why it matters more than everGolf courses and water usage (including a surprising insight)The Colorado River Compact and its long-term implicationsNavigating difficult decisions in public leadership…and plenty of insightful nuggets along the way.

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