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