MONTEREY PARK VOTES TO PERMANENTLY BAN DATACENTERS

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WED, JUN 3, 2026

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Residents in Monterey Park, California, voted Tuesday to permanently ban datacenters in a first-of-its-kind referendum. Early results show overwhelming support for the prohibition.

Monterey Park's vote marks the first time US residents have directly decided on a permanent datacenter ban through a ballot measure. While numerous cities and counties have implemented temporary or indefinite moratoriums through local government action, this referendum represents a new precedent for direct voter approval. The vote reflects growing concerns about datacenters' impact on local communities, including energy consumption, heat generation, and infrastructure strain. As AI and cloud computing demand increases, municipalities face pressure to address the proliferation of these facilities. The resounding support in Monterey Park suggests public appetite for stricter datacenter regulations may extend beyond the city. Other municipalities considering similar measures could point to the referendum as evidence of constituent demand for permanent restrictions.

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