Data center moratorium

Supported the moratorium but demanded a permanent ban or ballot measure, citing water use, other cities' terminations, and the failed Amazon fulfillment center deal.

Argued the city isn't 'desperate' and shouldn't grab the first deal; data centers don't fit the city's character; asked for a full two-year or longer moratorium.

Urged a permanent, specific, enforceable ban, citing the Coachella 'technology center' renaming playbook and closed-loop water claims.

Former Public Safety Commissioner and IT professional said data centers target politically weaker communities, raise electric bills, and support a permanent moratorium.

Raised energy spikes, water consumption seen in Texas and Arizona, and taxes, saying data centers shouldn't even be up for discussion.

A 19-year resident supporting the moratorium, citing the city's $32,000 median income and risks of higher electric bills and dirty water.

An architect-engineer working in Silicon Valley argued misconceptions about water pollution and power, said the city should study and regulate rather than ban, and touted Edison's existing capacity.

Against data centers and for the moratorium, urging a step back until water and other ramifications are understood.

Urged scrutiny of the just-approved million-square-foot warehouse and questioned whether the Planning Commission did its homework, warning of heat and air-quality impacts.

Said there are no current data center projects and urged a permanent ban, not just a temporary pause.

As a tech executive, opposed data centers here, saying they belong where there's power surplus, not in a desert heat island.

A homeowner cited Mission Springs Water District's eight million gallons per day and warned a large data center could use up to five million gallons daily.

A Sky Valley resident asked whether the moratorium covers the sphere of influence (it does not, per the mayor's later answer) and supported a permanent ban.

A lifelong DHS resident and doctoral student opposed data centers on public health, environmental justice, and community-development grounds.

Described data center representatives' pitches as misleading and urged the council to follow Coachella's example.

A DHS native and hospice counselor warned of respiratory health impacts and water contamination, supporting the moratorium.

An Indio realtor cited Good Jobs First data showing about $2 million in subsidies per job and UC Riverside health-cost findings to argue against data centers.

An educator and homeowner urged a ban for the sake of students' futures.

A Marine veteran opposed data centers, saying the valley can flourish like Temecula instead.

Thanked the council for being proactive and urged them to use the moratorium to research thoroughly.

A former resident warned of asthma, brown water, and skyrocketing electric bills from data centers.

Founder of New Earth Creator urged the council to weigh what residents value about the city before allowing data centers.

Cited three concerns: electric price spikes, degraded water quality, and rising taxes.

Called data centers mass surveillance centers and demanded transparency before any projects are approved.

Echoed 'dates, not data centers,' citing the city's health-and-healing identity.

Asked the commission to push the council to ban data center projects in Desert Hot Springs, citing Coachella's moratorium and high power costs.