PolicyWednesday, June 3, 2026The Guardian
In first, California city overwhelmingly votes to permanently ban datacenters
Monterey Park, California, has become the first city in the U.S. where residents voted to implement a permanent ban on datacenters, setting a precedent amidst a trend of cities imposing temporary moratoriums. This decision reflects growing local concerns about the environmental impact of datacenter projects in urban areas.
