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AI Data Centers
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Public comments (3)
OpposedJanis CubbageOct 6, 2026
A retired teacher warned the board that data centers could cause grid blackouts and a maintenance crisis, citing Department of Energy findings, and urged caution before partnering with data center developers.
Board of County Commissioners — October 6, 2026 · 1:58:00 →ConcernedSteven GarrettsonSep 1, 2026
Warned that large data centers could nearly double county power use, strain the aquifer, and add diesel generator pollution, and asked for a mile of sidewalk on NE 7th Street east of Baseline.
Board of County Commissioners — September 1, 2026 · 2:09:27 →SupportiveHenry MunizSep 1, 2026
Pushed back on fears about data centers, saying they're needed, can be done right with their own power and water recycling, and criticized the recent moratorium vote.
Board of County Commissioners — September 1, 2026 · 2:24:00 →