Box Elder voters may have chance to overturn decision on ‘hyperscale’ data center project, clerk says
The Box Elder County Commission has approved a 'hyperscale' data center project despite significant public outcry. Voters in Box Elder County may have an opportunity to overturn this decision, according to the county clerk. This sets the stage for a potential referendum on the project's approval.
The Box Elder County Commission approved a large 'hyperscale' data center project, a decision that has been met with significant public opposition. Despite the outcry, the commissioners moved forward with the approval. However, the county clerk has indicated that Box Elder County voters might have the opportunity to challenge and potentially overturn the commission's decision through a referendum process. This development suggests that the future of the data center project could ultimately be decided by local voters, following the initial governmental approval.