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Resident urges San Gabriel to ban data centers, cites Monterey Park controversy

San Gabriel City Council · February 17, 2026
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At public comment, a resident urged the council to place an emergency ordinance banning data centers on a future agenda, noting a 45-day moratorium adopted by nearby Montebello and citing concerns about drought, wildfire risk, air pollution and strain on the power grid. Council did not take action on the request during the meeting.

A resident urged the San Gabriel City Council on Feb. 17 to place an emergency ordinance banning data centers on a future agenda, saying nearby cities have moved quickly to create moratoria as residents complain they were blindsided by proposed projects.

During public comment an unnamed speaker…

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