Lyon County leaders moving forward with new data center north of Yerington
Lyon County leaders have approved a zone change for the Monarch Data Center located north of Yerington. This decision followed over six hours of public discussion and significant opposition from local residents. The vote by commissioners was 3-1, with one abstention.
Lyon County leaders have advanced plans for a new data center situated north of Yerington. County Commissioners approved a critical zone change to the planned unit development for the Monarch Data Center in a 3-1 vote, with one commissioner abstaining from the decision.
This approval came after an extensive public hearing that spanned more than six hours, during which numerous residents voiced their opposition. Dozens of neighbors expressed concerns about allowing the data center to be built in their community.