Three Amazon employees publicly urged Seattle city officials to implement regulations on new data centers, citing environmental, economic, and safety concerns. Speaking at city council meetings on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, engineers Liesl Wigand, Patrick Schloesser, and Darius Irani called for data centers to use more renewable energy, implement power storage, and face new taxes and worker-led safety committees. Schloesser also suggested transparency requirements for companies regarding water and electricity usage. Their public stance, as members of Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, represents a notable escalation in the growing US protest movement against rapid data center construction driven by AI demand. Seattle is currently considering a one-year moratorium on data center permits to establish regulations. Amazon stated its commitment to responsible operation and local engagement, while acknowledging no current plans for data centers within Seattle city limits.