Chaos erupts during Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting over data center

Name: Chaos erupts during Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting over data center
Uploaded: 2026-03-30T20:24:06.000Z
Duration: 35 s
Description: Tensions ran high at an Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting concerning a proposed data center. Residents expressed frustration and chanted outside the building due to concerns about water resources and increased noise. The meeting quickly reached capacity, leaving many outside.

News Clip0:35News 11 Yuma·Imperial County, CA·3/30/2026

Tensions ran high at an Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting concerning a proposed data center. Residents expressed frustration and chanted outside the building due to concerns about water resources and increased noise. The meeting quickly reached capacity, leaving many outside.

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Gov: Imperial County Board of Supervisors

A special meeting of the Imperial County Board of Supervisors last night erupted in chaos as residents gathered to discuss a proposed data center. Dozens of frustrated citizens attempted to enter the administration building, with more than 50 unable to gain entry as the 6 p.m. meeting quickly reached capacity.

The proposed data center project has sparked significant community concerns, particularly regarding its potential strain on local water resources and the likelihood of increased noise in the area. Those left outside the packed meeting continued to chant in protest.