Proposed Prohibition of Data Centers
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 3, 2026.
Public comments (12)
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Thanked council members for supporting the data center ban and noted strong community petition support.
City Council — September 3, 2026 · 1:00:56 →Voiced strong opposition to AI data centers in the Central Valley, emphasizing agricultural preservation.
City Council — September 3, 2026 · 1:06:58 →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 →Urged council members to steward the land responsibly and reject data centers to protect future generations.
City Council — September 3, 2026 · 1:09:34 →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 →Supported the data center ban and criticized officials for previous positions on regional development.
City Council — September 3, 2026 · 1:14:10 →Expressed opposition to AI data centers due to groundwater depletion, pollution, and lack of transparency.
City Council — September 3, 2026 · 1:19:11 →