Gilbert council may revisit park construction vote and consider data center restrictions

News Clipwww.yourvalley.net·Gilbert, Maricopa County, AZ·10/17/2026

The Gilbert Town Council may reconsider its approval of $55.7 million in construction for the second phase of Gilbert Regional Park. At the same Oct. 20 meeting, the council is also expected to consider new restrictions on data centers.

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The Gilbert Town Council is scheduled to consider reopening its Sept. 15 approval of the second construction phase at Gilbert Regional Park. The $55.7 million project includes ballfields and a connection to Ocotillo Road, and was approved by a 5-2 vote.

Councilmember Bobbi Buchli requested reconsideration on Oct. 7, potentially leading to a second vote. The council is also expected to consider sweeping new restrictions on data centers at its Oct. 20 meeting, though the available article does not provide details of the proposed rules.