City of Mandan responds to citizen’s petition

News Clipgspublishing.net·Mandan, Morton County, ND·9/24/2026

Citizens in Mandan, North Dakota, have submitted a petition to ban data centers over 25 megawatts. Mandan Mayor James Froelich has acknowledged the citizens' right to create and sign such a petition. The city is responding to this citizen-led initiative.

oppositiongovernmentmoratorium
Gov: City of Mandan, Mandan Mayor James Froelich

Mandan Mayor James Froelich addressed a citizen-led petition aimed at banning data centers exceeding 25 megawatts within the city limits. Mayor Froelich affirmed the citizens' right to organize and submit such a petition, indicating the city's acknowledgment of the initiative. The petition seeks to impose a significant restriction on data center development based on power consumption.