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Monterey Park votes to permanently ban data centers, a U.S. first

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Source: The Guardian
Monterey Park votes to permanently ban data centers, a U.S. first
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Residents of Monterey Park, California voted to permanently ban data centers via a ballot measure, winning by a landslide as early results showed about 86% in favor; the measure, building on an earlier moratorium, is designed to protect air quality, water resources, and public health, and will stay in place until voters decide otherwise.

Topics:nationpolitics#ballot-measure#data-centers#environmental-concerns#local-politics#monterey-park#politics
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  1. In first, California city overwhelmingly votes to permanently ban datacenters  The Guardian
  2. California voters had their first chance to be heard on data centers. They didn’t hold back.  Politico
  3. Monterey Park voters approve Measure NDC, banning power-hungry data centers within city limits  ABC7 Los Angeles
  4. 2026 Election Results: Monterey Park is about to ban data centers. Here’s how it happened and what it means  San Gabriel Valley Tribune
  5. LA-area voters approve what appears to be first US data center ban  The Hill

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