Rural residents push back ahead of upcoming vote on proposed Utah data center

Name: Rural residents push back ahead of upcoming vote on proposed Utah data center
Uploaded: 2026-05-04T13:33:42.000Z
Duration: 1 min 1 s
Description: Box Elder County Commissioners are set to vote on a large data center project tonight, with residents expected to voice their opposition. Concerns include water resources and the impact on the rural lifestyle, despite Governor Spencer Cox's approval of the project.

News Clip1:01KUTV 2 News Salt Lake City·Box Elder County, UT·5/4/2026

Box Elder County Commissioners are set to vote on a large data center project tonight, with residents expected to voice their opposition. Concerns include water resources and the impact on the rural lifestyle, despite Governor Spencer Cox's approval of the project.

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Gov: Box Elder County Commissioners, Governor Spencer Cox

The KUTV 2 News morning minute reported that Box Elder County Commissioners are scheduled to vote on a significant data center project. The meeting, taking place at the county fairgrounds, is anticipated to draw a large number of residents who plan to voice their opinions. Utah Governor Spencer Cox has publicly endorsed the project. However, local residents are raising concerns regarding potential impacts on water resources and the preservation of their rural lifestyle.