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Fresno
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Proposed Prohibition of Data Centers

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Community sentiment

Supportive (5)Opposed (5)Concerned (1)

At a glance

Public comments
12
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 3, 2026.

Public comments (12)

SupportiveMariana AlvarengaSep 3, 2026

Expressed support for the resolution to prohibit data centers due to massive water consumption and air pollution risks.

City Council — September 3, 2026 · 49:23 →
SupportiveLisa FloresSep 3, 2026

Urged the council to strengthen the data center ban by barring non-disclosure agreements and imposing post-service employment restrictions for officials.

City Council — September 3, 2026 · 51:54 →
OpposedDr. Anissa SehaSep 3, 2026

Spoke in opposition to data centers, citing negative health impacts like asthma, cardiovascular disease, backup generator pollution, and noise.

City Council — September 3, 2026 · 53:40 →
MixedChristina SotoSep 3, 2026

Supported the data center ban and criticized urban sprawl and delays in paying local organizations funded through previous grants.

City Council — September 3, 2026 · 54:46 →
SupportiveBrandi Nuse-VillegasSep 3, 2026

Supported the data center ban due to high AI resource demands and emphasized the need for trust-building and increased shelter spaces.

City Council — September 3, 2026 · 57:30 →
SupportiveJoseph RodriguezSep 3, 2026

Thanked council members for supporting the data center ban and noted strong community petition support.

City Council — September 3, 2026 · 1:00:56 →
OpposedLori GarciaSep 3, 2026

Voiced strong opposition to AI data centers in the Central Valley, emphasizing agricultural preservation.

City Council — September 3, 2026 · 1:06:58 →
OpposedZahra MorinSep 3, 2026

Demanded a permanent ban on data centers, stating that temporary 10-year measures are insufficient to protect community health and water.

City Council — September 3, 2026 · 1:07:36 →
OpposedBrenda DominguezSep 3, 2026

Urged council members to steward the land responsibly and reject data centers to protect future generations.

City Council — September 3, 2026 · 1:09:34 →
ConcernedAriana Martinez-LotSep 3, 2026

Requested an immediate emergency temporary ban on data centers to prevent developers from obtaining vested rights during the lengthy text amendment process.

City Council — September 3, 2026 · 1:11:53 →
SupportiveAlfred AldreteSep 3, 2026

Supported the data center ban and criticized officials for previous positions on regional development.

City Council — September 3, 2026 · 1:14:10 →
OpposedElisa SimsSep 3, 2026

Expressed opposition to AI data centers due to groundwater depletion, pollution, and lack of transparency.

City Council — September 3, 2026 · 1:19:11 →