MONTANA: Data Center concerns dominate Custer County zoning hearing

MONTANA: Data Center concerns dominate Custer County zoning hearing

News Clipthegazette.com·Custer County, MT·9/19/2026

A public hearing on proposed zoning regulation updates in Custer County, Montana, saw significant public turnout. Discussions largely focused on newly introduced language specifically targeting data center regulations. County Commissioners Jason Strouf and Jeff Faycosh engaged with attendees.

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Gov: Custer County Commission, Jason Strouf, Jeff Faycosh

The Custer County Commission office in Montana was filled to capacity as residents attended a public hearing to discuss proposed updates to the county's zoning regulations. The primary focus of the discussion revolved around new language intended to regulate data centers.

Commissioners Jason Strouf and Jeff Faycosh facilitated the hearing, fielding questions and gathering feedback from approximately 20 attendees regarding these significant changes.