Box Elder residents organize against Stratos data center
News ClipKPCW·Box Elder County, UT·5/11/2026
Box Elder County residents have initiated referendum efforts to overturn the approval of the Stratos data center project. The project, backed by investor Kevin O'Leary and MIDA, was approved by the county commission despite heavy protest. Residents cite concerns about environmental impact, water, air quality, and the rapid approval process.
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Gov: Box Elder County Commission, Military Installation Development Authority, Gov. Spencer Cox
Residents of Box Elder County, Utah, are actively organizing against the proposed Stratos data center project, which is backed by celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary and the state's Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA). The Box Elder County Commission approved the project on May 4, following MIDA's announcement of the plans on April 24, despite significant local opposition. Local leader Brenna Williams stated that residents