Supervisors consider special engineering oversight for potential data center projects

Aug 10, 2026

Board members discussed designating an alternate or special engineer to provide specialized oversight for possible data center projects and to avoid conflicts of interest; no change of the current engineer was made at the meeting.

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Supervisor Erler raised the prospect of securing an alternate engineer with specific data center experience to ensure adequate technical oversight if a data center moves forward. The discussion noted a potential conflict with the current alternate engineer and the desirability of public vetting for any special engineer selected.

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