Utah data center development criticized for opaque process

The Salt Lake Tribune's editorial board has voiced strong criticism regarding the handling of a data center development in Box Elder County, Utah. According to the editorial, the "rushed and secret political process" surrounding the project has led to a significant erosion of public trust. The board argues that this damage to trust will persist for a long time, regardless of whether the data center is ultimately built or proves to be less problematic than feared. The piece includes a photo from a Box Elder County Commission meeting at the county fairgrounds in Tremonton on Tuesday, May 4, 2026, though the article provides no further details about this specific meeting.