Despite public outcry, commissioners approve massive data center's next steps

Name: Despite public outcry, commissioners approve massive data center's next steps
Uploaded: 2026-05-05T16:00:08.000Z
Duration: 1 min 39 s
Description: Box Elder County commissioners approved critical resolutions for a massive data center project despite significant public opposition and protests. Opponents voiced environmental concerns, specifically regarding impacts on a lake. The commissioners held the meeting remotely due to the disruption before voting in favor of the project's next steps.

News Clip1:39KSL News Utah·Box Elder County, UT·5/5/2026

Box Elder County commissioners approved critical resolutions for a massive data center project despite significant public opposition and protests. Opponents voiced environmental concerns, specifically regarding impacts on a lake. The commissioners held the meeting remotely due to the disruption before voting in favor of the project's next steps.

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Gov: Box Elder County commissioners

During a meeting of Box Elder County commissioners Monday to discuss building a data center in Box Elder County, protestors filled the space with chants of "save our lake" and "shame." Eventually the commissioners walked out, held the meeting over Zoom in a nearby room and voted to approve two resolutions that are necessary before the project can begin.

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