Supervisor raises data center concerns; board discusses studying local approach
Jul 28, 2026
A supervisor reported takeaways from NACO and NACO speakers about data centers, advised caution on moratoria and suggested studying best practices for noise, power, water and appearance before drafting local guidance or ordinances.
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During reports, a supervisor who attended the NACO conference urged the board to consider data center planning and best practices. The supervisor said data centers "provide municipalities with substantial economic and fiscal benefits" but warned that hyper‑scale facilities raise issues around noise, power and water and that county ordinances are old and may need review.
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