Box Elder County planners were involved in data center project 'at all,' emails reveal

Box Elder County planners were involved in data center project 'at all,' emails reveal

News ClipThe Salt Lake Tribune·Box Elder County, UT·6/5/2026

Box Elder County officials expressed frustration over being excluded from initial discussions about the proposed Stratos data center project. Emails reveal that a county planner felt the project was already a "done deal" before their involvement.

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Box Elder County officials have voiced their frustration over being excluded from early discussions regarding the proposed Stratos data center project, according to a county spokesperson. Emails obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune indicate that a Box Elder County planner believed the project was already a "done deal" before the county was properly involved in the planning process. The sentiment highlights concerns within the county about the transparency and procedural fairness of the project's development.