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Data centers

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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.

Public comments (8)

OpposedPat GutmanAug 11, 2026

Urged full funding of the nine fire districts and opposed data centers, warning of water and power impacts.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026 · 4:37:48 →
SupportiveDavid LeGrandAug 11, 2026

Supported the urgency ordinance and urged a comprehensive analysis of data center impacts on the grid, water, and chemical disposal.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026 · 6:17:30 →
OpposedJan HamakerAug 11, 2026

Opposed data centers, citing water scarcity, energy costs, and incompatibility with the county's rural character.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026 · 6:20:40 →
ConcernedChristopher ButnerAug 11, 2026

Urged the county to fix the Arnold Tesla Supercharger siting hazard before considering new technology threats like data centers.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026 · 4:45:11 →
OpposedRoberta CorsoAug 11, 2026

Urged passage of an urgency ordinance banning data centers, citing energy, water, noise, and minimal permanent jobs.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026 · 1:46:06 →
SupportiveColleen PlattAug 11, 2026

Supported the urgency ordinance, comparing the risk to the 2015 asphalt plant zoning ambiguity that led to lawsuits.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026 · 6:29:23 →
OpposedFranAug 11, 2026

Cited examples from Gilroy and Spokane and urged the board to adopt a pause or permanent ban on data centers.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026 · 6:32:31 →
OpposedTerry McBrideAug 11, 2026

Said she is adamantly against data centers and urged the board to simply deny them.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026 · 6:35:49 →