Box Elder County Residents Express Concerns Over MIDA, Kevin O'Leary Data Center Project

Residents of Box Elder County, Utah, are vocalizing their apprehension regarding a data center project slated for Brigham City, which involves the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA) and investor Kevin O'Leary. In a letter to the editor, Lynn Martinez highlighted public worries about potential increases in both water and electricity utility bills, alongside a rise in property taxes. The Box Elder County Commission convened to discuss this specific data center development, signaling ongoing local governmental and public engagement with the project. The discussion at the commission meeting indicates that the project is under active consideration, with public input already being factored into the process.