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Who Is Jamie Jeffery? Mayor of Lochbuie, Colorado

Mayor of Lochbuie who drafted a proposal for a moratorium on AI data centers.

Last updated November 06, 2026 475-word guide By Jonathan West

Jamie Jeffery is the Mayor of Lochbuie, Colorado, reported by CounterPunch.

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Jeffery joined the Lochbuie town board in 2018, has worked in education for 31 years, and was a Democratic candidate for Colorado Senate District 1, according to the Journal-Advocate and the Greeley Tribune.

Where Jamie Jeffery Is Now

Jamie Jeffery serves in municipal government in Lochbuie, Colorado, as reported by CounterPunch.

Current role: Mayor of Lochbuie, Colorado CounterPunch
Organization: Town of Lochbuie CounterPunch
Known for: Drafting a proposal for a moratorium on AI data centers in Lochbuie CounterPunch
Recent news: Ran as a Democratic candidate for Colorado Senate District 1 against Byron Pelton Journal-Advocate

Career and Education

Jeffery joined the Lochbuie town board in 2018, as reported by the Journal-Advocate. Outside of public office, Jeffery has worked in education for 31 years, according to the Greeley Tribune.

Jeffery holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, a Master of Education in Secondary Education, and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership, as documented by The Denver Post.

AI Data Center Moratorium Efforts

Jeffery drafted a proposal for a moratorium on AI data centers in Lochbuie, as detailed by CounterPunch. Jeffery cited her efforts establishing a five-year moratorium on data centers in Lochbuie as an example of practical, community-focused leadership, according to the Journal-Advocate.

Jeffery also stated that data centers produce very few permanent jobs, with most construction jobs not going to local community members.

Policy Priorities and Positions

As a Democratic candidate for Colorado Senate District 1, Jeffery identified clean air and water, access to affordable food, housing, and healthcare, and public education as top legislative priorities, according to The Denver Post. Jeffery also identified developing data center regulations as potential common ground between political parties.

Jeffery stated that securing adequate clean water is the foremost issue confronting Colorado amid drought conditions, as reported by the Greeley Tribune. To address water use, Jeffery advocated for state grants and incentives to support landscaping requiring minimal watering, and supported continuing state funding and incentives for farmers and ranchers to aid renewable energy, soil health, and startup costs.

On housing, Jeffery stated that affordable housing requires investment in infrastructure that enables communities to operate safely and effectively, according to the Journal-Advocate. In addition, Jeffery stated she would support legislation to curb housing rate hikes and back programs and incentives for rentals and purchasing homes, according to The Denver Post.

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Frequently asked questions

▸ Who is Jamie Jeffery?

Jamie Jeffery is the Mayor of Lochbuie, Colorado, an educator with 31 years of experience, and a former Democratic candidate for Colorado Senate District 1, as documented by CounterPunch and the Greeley Tribune.

▸ What actions did Jamie Jeffery take regarding data centers?

Jeffery drafted a proposal for a moratorium on AI data centers in Lochbuie and cited establishing a five-year data center moratorium in the town as an example of practical leadership, according to CounterPunch and the Journal-Advocate.

▸ What concerns has Jamie Jeffery stated about AI data centers?

Jeffery stated that a single large-scale data center can consume as much water as the entire town of Lochbuie, and that data centers produce very few permanent jobs, with most construction jobs not going to local community members, reported by CounterPunch.

▸ What academic degrees does Jamie Jeffery hold?

Jeffery holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, a Master of Education in Secondary Education, and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership, according to The Denver Post.

▸ What public office did Jamie Jeffery run for in Colorado?

Jeffery ran as a Democratic candidate for Colorado Senate District 1, challenging Byron Pelton, as reported by the Greeley Tribune and the Journal-Advocate.

▸ When did Jamie Jeffery first join town government in Lochbuie?

Jeffery joined the Lochbuie town board in 2018, according to the Journal-Advocate.

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