Monterey Park

Monterey Park in Los Angeles County became the first U.S. city to permanently ban data centers after a public vote, driven by community opposition to a planned facility. The ban follows months of protests and a city council decision to extend a moratorium, with industry groups arguing the move harms economic and technological opportunities.

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Voters in Monterey Park, Calif., approved a measure to ban data centers, making it the first U.S. city to enact such a prohibition via voter approval. Approximately 86 percent of voters supported the measure in Tuesday’s election.

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.

Voters in Monterey Park, Calif., support a permanent ban on data centers. The opposition was galvanized by plans to build a data center in a mostly vacant business park.

Monterey Park voters approved Measure NDC, which prohibits power-hungry data centers within city limits. The measure aims to address concerns related to energy consumption by such facilities.

Residents of Monterey Park voted overwhelmingly to ban data centers, making the San Gabriel Valley city the first in the nation to do so by public vote.

Residents in Monterey Park, California, voted to permanently ban datacenters, making it the first US city to do so through a ballot initiative. Early results show strong support for the prohibition, distinguishing it from temporary moratoriums enacted by other cities.

Residents in Monterey Park, California, became the first in the US to vote on a permanent ban on datacenters, with early results indicating strong support. The measure was enacted through a ballot initiative, making it the first such ban approved directly by voters rather than through a government moratorium.

Residents in Monterey Park, California, became the first in the US to vote on a permanent ban on datacenters, with early results indicating strong support. The ban was implemented through a ballot initiative, making it the first such measure approved directly by voters rather than through local government action.

Monterey Park is set to vote on banning data centers, potentially making it the first city to do so by popular vote. Local governments in some U.S. towns and cities have already banned data centers, but Monterey Park's decision would be unique in its method of approval.

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