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Pima County approves binding memorandum with Beal for Project Blue over two dissenting votes
Summary
The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a binding memorandum of agreement with Beal Infrastructure to move forward with the Project Blue data‑center land sale and enforceable commitments on energy and community benefits, passing 3–2 after hours of public comment and debate about water, energy and enforcement details.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 approved a binding memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Beal Infrastructure to proceed with the land sale and initial development terms for Project Blue, a hyperscale data‑center project, by a 3–2 vote.
Chair Scott, Supervisor Christie and Supervisor Hines voted to approve the MOA; Supervisors Cano and Allen voted no. The MOA formalizes developer commitments the board negotiated after the city of Tucson declined to annex the property, and it requires an independent annual third‑party verification that Beal will match 100% of the project’s energy consumption with renewable energy for the covered phase.
Supporters at the meeting — including union and trades representatives — urged the board to approve the agreement on economic grounds, saying the first phase will generate…
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