Voters in California City Become First in US to Approve Permanent Ban on Data Centers
News ClipCommon Dreams·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA·6/4/2026
Voters in Monterey Park, California, have approved a permanent ban on data center development within the city. This decision makes Monterey Park the first city in the US to implement such a ban, driven by environmental concerns.
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Voters in Monterey Park, California, have made a historic decision by approving a permanent ban on data centers, becoming the first city in the United States to do so. The ban was enacted due to residents' environmental concerns related to data center operations. This action by the city's voters signals a significant stance against data center development at the local level.