Imperial County invites applicants to serve on Data Center Advisory Committee

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors is actively seeking applications for its newly established Data Center Advisory Committee, a 19-member body tasked with guiding future data center development. The committee's primary role will be to provide input and recommendations to the Board on potential land use and zoning options for data center facilities within the unincorporated regions of Imperial County.

The advisory committee is designed to represent a broad spectrum of local agencies, community sectors, and interests. Its composition will include seven members appointed by incorporated cities within the county, a representative from non-incorporated local government, two community interest representatives, and individuals with expertise in environmental, healthcare, education, nonprofit, business, and energy sectors. Applications for committee service are being accepted through the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors office in El Centro, California, with a submission deadline of July 2, 2026. All final policy and land use decisions will ultimately rest with the Board of Supervisors, with the committee serving in an advisory capacity. The article also notes a proposed AI Data Center at Aten and Clark roads, a 950,000-square-foot facility for AI and machine learning operations, as an example of potential development.