In the recent elections held on June 4, 2026, voters in Monterey Park, California, approved a measure to ban data centers in the city. Approximately 86 percent of voters supported the measure, according to results from the county clerk's office. This decision marks the first instance of a voter-approved ban on data centers in the United States.
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Monterey Park, California, voters approve ban on data centers
Monterey Park, California, has become the first city in the U.S. to approve a ban on data centers, with about 86 percent of voters supporting the measure in the recent elections. The decision reflects a significant local stance on data center operations.
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Monterey Park, California, voters approve ban on data centers
