Box Elder data center opponents hope for a vote — but are ready for a legal fight

Box Elder data center opponents hope for a vote — but are ready for a legal fight

News ClipThe Salt Lake Tribune·Box Elder County, UT·5/27/2026

Opponents of a large data center project in Box Elder County, Utah, are pushing for a public vote on the development. If a vote is not secured, the opposition group is prepared to pursue legal action against the project. A public forum was recently held in Tremonton to discuss the proposed data center.

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Gov: Box Elder County

Residents of Box Elder and Weber counties in Utah are actively opposing a significant data center development planned for Box Elder County. The opposition movement is seeking a public vote on the proposed project this fall to determine its future. Should their efforts to secure a public referendum fail, opponents have indicated their readiness to initiate legal challenges against the development. A public forum was recently held at the Box Elder County Fairgrounds in Tremonton, providing an opportunity for residents to voice concerns and ask questions regarding the data center plan.