Yellowstone County Commissioners: More local power needed to regulate data centers
Yellowstone County Commissioners have formally requested state legislators for increased power to regulate data centers in Montana. This appeal comes after months of public concern from residents regarding data center developments, including the Quantica Data Center project near Broadview.
Yellowstone County Commissioners, led by Commissioner Mark Morse, have formally communicated to state legislators their need for enhanced authority to regulate data centers in Montana. This letter, approved on a Tuesday morning, is a direct response to persistent concerns voiced by local residents over several months regarding data center developments.
The commissioners' request highlights a desire for more local control over these projects, addressing public anxieties that have arisen, particularly in relation to the Quantica Data Center project located north of Broadview. The action signifies an effort by county officials to secure the necessary legislative power to implement more stringent oversight on data center construction and operation within their jurisdiction.