WHY THIS IS PERSONAL

“I started my career as a coder. I’ve run technology companies, led large-scale systems implementations for Fortune 100 companies, and experienced this industry up close for decades. I believe AI can do great things for Arizona, our country, and our world. I’m also clear-eyed about what can happen if we get the policy wrong. Arizona needs a representative in the State House who understands the technology ecosystem including software development, infrastructure, and technology workforce drivers, not someone who’s playing catch-up to understand the complex systems that impact our communities and economy.”

Put Arizonans before Algorithms with responsible regulation.

As Arizona continues to attract businesses from across the country and around the world, creating clear, predictable rules is good for business and for Arizona. Those policies include:

1. Demand human oversight of AI in government. When it comes to decisions that affect Arizonans’ lives, like benefits eligibility, law enforcement, and education, there must be transparency and human accountability. This is even more true as state agencies and government contractors implement AI solutions in their processes. We can't allow artificial intelligence to go unchecked in decision-making that affects people’s rights.

2. Champion strong Arizona data privacy protections. Your data is your property. Companies must get your consent before collecting, using, or selling it. Julie approaches data privacy as a property rights issue, and believes Arizona shouldn’t wait for Washington to act.

3. Protect children from harmful technologies . When a platform knowingly pushes harmful content to minors, exploits their engagement for profit, and undermines children's well-being, there must be real consequences and regulations that prevent future harm. Julie believes in requiring algorithm transparency from platforms and a mandate for real parental controls, not confusing checkbox settings where the platform always wins, tools that give parents real choice and authority over what their children see.

data centers must pay their share

Big Tech companies are rapidly expanding data center development in Arizona, increasing demands on our water and energy resources. While these projects create construction jobs, they often provide relatively few permanent positions once completed. Arizona residents should not be asked to subsidize the infrastructure, energy costs, or water use required to support private development. We need clear standards that protect our water security, keep costs off ratepayers, and ensure these projects create lasting economic value for Arizona communities.

Prepare Arizona's workforce for the AI Economy

The technology revolution has accelerated the pace of change in every aspect of our lives. AI is increasing the rate of change, and the impact can already be felt -- job displacement is real and already underway. Arizona needs economic transition strategies supported by workforce retraining programs now, not after AI disruption affects working families.

Attract responsible tech investment to Arizona

We've been dubbed the Silicon Desert. Arizona should be the state where technology companies choose to locate because we have a skilled workforce, smart infrastructure, and a government that understands the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Julie's technology background shape her policy positions?

Julie started her career as a software developer, gained technical and business leadership experience as a consultant at Accenture, and co-owned and sold a technology consulting firm. She has led large-scale systems implementations for Fortune 100 companies. She understands how algorithms, data systems, and AI models actually work. She's well-versed in IT infrastructure and its components. Julie brings all that knowledge directly to her positions on data centers, data privacy, AI oversight, and workforce policy.

How many data centers does Arizona have?

At the start of 2026, Arizona had 98 operational data centers, putting it in the top ten states nationally. Arizona's data center footprint will nearly double in the coming years, with another 86 already under construction or planned for development.

How much electricity do data centers use and what does it mean for Arizona's grid?

Data centers are pushing Arizona's power grid to its limits. Arizona's electric power demands grew at four times the national average in 2025, largely driven by data center expansion. In fact, Arizona Public Service (APS) had to turn away some developers to protect grid reliability. And, in order to keep up with continued demand, APS has extended the life of the Four Corners coal-powered plant to 2038, and intends to open a 2,000 MW natural gas-powered plant.

The planned data centers are expected to require an additional 10,600 MW of power supplied by Arizona's utility providers, which represents an increase of nearly five times the current data center demand on the grid.

How much water do data centers use and what does it mean for Arizona's water security?

In 2025, data centers in the Phoenix Metro Area alone consumed roughly 905 million gallons of water. Projections estimate that when current planned data centers are fully operative water consumption will increase to 3.7 billion gallons annually.

At the same time, as data center water demands are expected to increase four-fold, Arizona's Colorado River Allocation Program (CAP) for Tier 1 shortage reduces our state's draw by approximately 167 billion gallons per year.

What are Julie's priorities for technology and AI?

Julie Gable, candidate for Arizona State House in Legislative District 3, has three core technology and AI priorities:

1. Put Arizonans before algorithms with responsible regulation. Julie's approach would require human oversight of AI in government, passing strong data privacy protections, and setting standards for data center development, water usage, and long-term job creation.

2. Protect children from harmful technologies. Julie believes in requiring algorithmic transparency from platforms and mandating tools that give parents real choice and authority over what their children see.

3. Prepare Arizona's workforce for the AI economy. Create a multi-prong economic transition strategy supported by workforce retraining programs that create opportunities for Arizonans and the businesses that rely on skilled workers.

4. Attract responsible tech investment to Arizona. Creating clear, predictable rules is good for business and for Arizona as we continue to bring world-class companies to our state.