Data center opposition

A young resident said the community doesn't want a data center and asked for an outright ban, saying it benefits outside corporations, not the valley's youth.

An Imperial resident said opposition to data centers is broad, not a small vocal group, and that her representative called opponents 'noise.'

Noted other county projects faced no such pushback and urged the Board to reconsider, citing water, electricity, air quality, and CEQA concerns.

A Calexico resident said there is no such thing as a good data center, criticized the out-of-area developer, and urged a permanent moratorium.

Described being arrested and jailed for six hours after the April 7 meeting, said he was exercising constitutional rights, urged the Board to revote the item, and announced a May 7 court date.

A 49-year county resident and teacher asked why the board supports a data center 90% of people oppose, citing the 2003 water transfer and IID's strained electricity supply.

Said the community does not want data centers in the valley and accused the Board of ignoring residents' concerns.