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Data center moratorium

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

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OpposedElizabeth HumphreysOct 6, 2026

Founder of the American Data Center Research and Education Foundation formally submitted a 9,000+ signature petition asking for an interim moratorium on data center approvals and an agenda vote on October 20, highlighting a proposed 3-million-square-foot project on county land next to Coachella.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 59:47 →
OpposedSamme ChittumOct 6, 2026

A La Quinta resident and retired journalist argued data centers threaten desert water security in an overpumped aquifer amid drought and Colorado River cutbacks, and said her books were scraped by AI without permission.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 1:29:00 →