Local GOP says data-center resolution aims to guide conversation, not ban development

Aug 5, 2026

At the Elko County Board meeting, Scott Gavorski, speaking for the local Republican party, said the party'passed resolution seeks to collect questions and guide public discussion on data centers rather than call for a ban; commissioners heard the clarification during public comment.

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Scott Gavorski, speaking during the public-comment period, said the party'authored resolution on data centers to "capture the concerns, the fears, the questions, the interest of our members" and to steer future conversations between residents, municipalities and developers. He told commissioners the resolution mirrors Wells City Council'style moratoriums intended to create an orderly process for evaluating proposals.

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