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Alhambra
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Data Center

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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.

Public comments (14)

SupportiveAmy WongJul 27, 2026

Expressed strong support for three months of renter relocation assistance and the ballot measure to ban data centers.

City Council (Regular) - Jul 27, 2026 · 3:34:44 →
SupportiveAndrew YipJul 27, 2026

Urged the council to approve tenant protections and support the data center ban ballot measure.

City Council (Regular) - Jul 27, 2026 · 3:35:47 →
SupportiveAndrew YipJul 14, 2026

Supported the ballot measure to codify the data center ban in the city charter.

City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026 · 2:06:28 →
SupportiveDylan FosterJul 14, 2026

Highlighted the environmental risks of data centers, specifically water usage, and supported the ban.

City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026 · 2:12:24 →
SupportiveRon SahuJul 14, 2026

Supported the ban but cautioned the Council to establish a clear process for what items are placed on the ballot.

City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026 · 2:18:14 →
SupportiveBarbaraJul 14, 2026

Supported the ballot measure to ban data centers.

City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026 · 2:30:05 →
SupportiveShirley TatsunoJul 14, 2026

Supported the ban and expressed relief that the term limit proposal was tabled.

City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026 · 2:27:27 →
SupportiveAmy J. WongJul 14, 2026

Urged the Council to put the data center ban on the ballot to provide permanent protection for the community.

City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026 · 2:03:53 →
SupportiveLou McCammonJul 14, 2026

Supported the data center ban and agreed with tabling the term limit discussion.

City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026 · 2:18:19 →
SupportiveMario ManzanillaJul 14, 2026

Supported the ban, noting the city lacks the space and resources for data centers.

City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026 · 2:24:48 →
SupportiveGrace WangJul 14, 2026

Supported the ballot measure to ensure the community's voice is protected in the city charter.

City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026 · 2:09:41 →
SupportiveVictor AlcalaJul 14, 2026

Supported the ban to protect the city's quality of life and environment.

City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026 · 2:12:46 →
SupportiveElizabeth TanJul 14, 2026

Supported the ban to protect Alhambra from the same pressures faced by Monterey Park.

City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026 · 4:10:34 →
SupportiveMichael Alex JonesJul 14, 2026

Supported the data center ban and apologized for the pressure regarding term limits, agreeing that tabling the issue is a good idea.

City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026 · 2:01:04 →

News & external sources (7)

LAmagOct 21, 2026

Alhambra Voters to Decide on Data Center Ban in November

Alhambra Voters to Decide on Data Center Ban in November LAmag

San Gabriel Valley TribuneSep 18, 2026

LA County issues temporary ban on mega data centers, with ordinance in the works

Los Angeles County is moving forward with an ordinance that would permanently ban AI hyperscale data centers in unincorporated areas, according to county officials on Friday. The L.A. County Department of Regio...

San Gabriel Valley TribuneSep 16, 2026

Irwindale approves data center ban, adding to growing list of San Gabriel Valley cities

The Irwindale City Council unanimously approved a data center ban through an ordinance on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in effect 30 days after adoption. The decision makes Irwindale one of the latest cities to ban data ...

San Gabriel Valley TribuneSep 16, 2026

In a moment of rare unity, West Covina moves to oppose data centers

The city’s action comes after a chain of cities in the San Gabriel Valley, such as Monterey Park and Alhambra, that are blocking data center development with popular resident support.

San Gabriel Valley TribuneJul 28, 2026

Alhambra approves November ballot measure that would ban data centers. Will other cities follow?

Advocates are also eyeing El Monte, Montebello and Baldwin Park for similar ballot measures, following in the footsteps of Monterey Park, which in June banned data centers via public vote.

Pasadena Star NewsJul 28, 2026

Alhambra approves November ballot measure that would ban data centers. Will other cities follow?

Alhambra approves November ballot measure that would ban data centers. Will other cities follow? Pasadena Star News

Pasadena Star NewsJul 15, 2026

Taking page from Monterey Park, Alhambra looks to voters on possible data center ban

Taking page from Monterey Park, Alhambra looks to voters on possible data center ban Pasadena Star News