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California city bans data center construction as opposition grows nationwide
Monterey Park, California, voters approved an 86% majority to permanently ban data center construction, reflecting nationwide opposition to AI infrastructure. A poll shows 71% of U.S. voters oppose data centers near their homes, linked to rising anti-AI sentiment and concerns over labor-market impacts.
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- In first, California city overwhelmingly votes to permanently ban datacenters
- Nation’s first anti-data center referendum passes in Wisconsin
- Monterey Park voters approve Measure NDC, banning power-hungry data centers within city limits
- Monterey Park takes landmark vote on banning data centers
- 7 in 10 Americans oppose data centers being built in their communities
- Almost half strongly oppose AI data centers in their area: Gallup