Monterey Park voters to decide on first-ever permanent data center ban by popular vote
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Blanca Begert
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Summary
Monterey Park, California is set to become the first U.S. city to vote on a permanent ban on data centers through Measure NDC. If approved, the measure would prohibit data centers within city limits permanently, only reversible by another public vote. The vote reflects growing nationwide opposition to data centers, with many communities implementing temporary moratoria, though few have pursued indefinite bans. The measure has generated visible community support through yard signs in English and Chinese.
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If approved, Measure NDC would prohibit data centers within the city limits and could only be overturned by another vote.
As a wave of data center opposition sweeps the country, numerous towns and counties across the U.S. have instituted temporary moratoria and other restrictions on the facilities.
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