William “Bill” Beard is the Municipal Affairs Liaison at the Goldwater Institute, where he works with cities, towns, and counties to find solutions that protect taxpayers and promote a limited and transparent government.
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2026-02-11
The Goldwater Institute’s William Beard Discusses Phoenix Policy and Data Centers at Goldwater InstituteIn the Phoenix Business Brief podcast, William Beard, Municipal Affairs Liaison at the Goldwater Institute, discusses the importance of local policy in shaping public discourse and the role of data centers in the economy. Beard emphasizes the need for sound regulatory environments to foster development, particularly in Arizona, which has become a hub for data centers due to its favorable geography and legislative support. He also highlights the impact of artificial intelligence on power demands and the potential benefits of data centers in modern society.
Notable quotes
“A data center is simply a digital library.”
“The more freedom people have to explore their wants, needs, desires, the better off everyone is.”
“It is the local level that does have the greatest impact on people's lives.”
“The laws of supply and demand and the laws of a free market will out in the end.”
“When government decides to bubble wrap things, you're essentially telling that private property owner don't move.”
“AI is only as good or as bad as the person utilizing the tool.”
