"Set enforceable community terms before any major development begins Facing 15 proposed AI data center projects in Michigan in a single year, El-Sayed published a public "terms of engagement" before any deals were struck, requiring union jobs, no electricity cost increases, closed-loop water systems, prepaid community benefits agreements, and "very, very clear, very steep fees" to make compliance enforceable. He emphasized the fees specifically because a promise without a penalty is not a guarantee. Any community, employer, or negotiating party can apply this: before agreeing to a major change — a new employer, a zoning deal, a vendor contract — define your non-negotiable outcomes, write them down publicly, and attach real consequences for non-compliance. Source: Abdul El-Sayed, Breaking Points, Michigan Senate Race Interview"