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News ClipPasadena Star News·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Anti-Data Center Organizers Run for Office in California After Ballot Initiative Successes

Grassroots organizers Steven Kung and Amy J. Wong are running for city council in Monterey Park and Alhambra, California, respectively, after successfully opposing data center developments. Kung led a ballot initiative resulting in Monterey Park's citywide data center ban, while Wong is campaigning for a similar ban in Alhambra, both highlighting local government transparency and environmental concerns. Their campaigns reflect a growing anti-data center movement in Los Angeles County.

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8/18/2026

News ClipFox Business·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

California city votes to permanently ban data centers in first-of-its-kind measure

Voters in Monterey Park, California, overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to permanently ban data centers within city limits. This decision follows months of community opposition to a proposed data center project by HMC StratCap and DigiCo, which was later withdrawn. Concerns over air quality, drinking water, electricity, and water rates drove the public's support for the ban.

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6/10/2026

News ClipKFI AM 640·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park Voters Ban Data Centers in Historic Vote

Monterey Park voters historically approved Measure NDC, becoming the first U.S. city to permanently ban data centers through a public vote. The decision, supported by 86% of voters, addresses widespread concerns about environmental and infrastructural impacts and sets a precedent for other communities.

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6/5/2026

News ClipLas Vegas Review-Journal·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

In a first for the country, voters in Southern California city ban data centers

Voters in Monterey Park, California, overwhelmingly approved Measure NDC, banning data centers in the city and becoming the first U.S. city to do so by public vote. This vote reinforces a previous city council ordinance that banned data centers after a proposed facility by HMC StratCap met strong public opposition, leading to the developer withdrawing the plan. Residents cited concerns over high electricity usage, noise, air pollution, and increased utility rates.

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6/4/2026

News ClipBergen Record·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Voters in Southern California city favor permanent data centers ban

Voters in Monterey Park, California, overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to permanently ban data centers within city limits. This decision follows months of community opposition to a proposed hyperscale data center development by HMC StratCap, which subsequently withdrew its application. The ban, believed to be the nation's first implemented via ballot initiative, aims to protect air quality, water resources, and public health.

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6/4/2026

News ClipHanford Sentinel·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

In a first for the country, voters in Southern California city of Monterey Park ban data centers$

Residents of Monterey Park, California, voted overwhelmingly to permanently ban data centers, becoming the first city in the nation to do so by public vote. This decision follows an earlier city council ordinance banning data centers, prompted by strong public opposition to a proposed facility over concerns about electricity usage, noise, and pollution.

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6/3/2026

News ClipLos Angeles Times·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

In a first for the country, voters in Monterey Park ban data centers

Voters in Monterey Park, California, overwhelmingly passed Measure NDC, a ballot initiative to permanently ban data centers, making it the first city in the nation to do so by public vote. This followed an earlier ordinance ban by the City Council after a proposed 247,000-square-foot data center by HMC StratCap faced intense public opposition and was withdrawn. Residents raised concerns about noise, air pollution, and increased electricity rates.

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6/3/2026

News ClipEast Bay Times·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

With ‘overwhelming’ support, Monterey Park on cusp of California’s first data center ban$

A ballot measure to ban data centers citywide in Monterey Park, California, showed overwhelming support in early voting returns, potentially making it the state's first such prohibition. The measure gained traction due to significant community opposition to a proposed data center project from HMC StratCap, which subsequently withdrew its application. This outcome reflects strong local sentiment against resource-intensive data centers.

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6/3/2026

News ClipSan Gabriel Valley Tribune·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park Voters Approve Citywide Data Center Ban

Monterey Park voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to ban data centers citywide, making it the first such ban in California. The measure received 86.8% of the vote in early returns, signaling strong community opposition to resource-intensive data center developments. This followed local pushback against a proposed HMC StratCap project, which was subsequently withdrawn.

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6/3/2026

News ClipLos Angeles Times·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park voters to decide on permanent data center ban

Monterey Park residents are set to vote on Measure NDC, a ballot initiative proposing a permanent ban on data centers within city limits. This initiative emerged from strong community opposition to a previously proposed data center by HMC StratCap, which has since withdrawn its plans. If approved, it would be the first data center ban by popular vote in the U.S., setting a precedent for other communities in Southern California facing similar development proposals.

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6/2/2026

News Clipbloodinthemachine.com·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park becomes the first city in California to ban "all data centers within city limits"

Monterey Park, California, became the first city in the state to permanently ban data centers through a unanimous city council vote on three ordinances. This decision followed months of strong community opposition and an earlier temporary moratorium, effectively blocking a proposed 250,000 square foot data center project by HMC StratCap.

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4/21/2026

News ClipSan Gabriel Valley Tribune·Los Angeles County, CA

LA County cities weigh the data center question in the face of AI surge

Los Angeles County cities are grappling with the proliferation of AI data centers, facing concerns over environmental impacts, energy consumption, and competition with housing needs. Examples include Monterey Park residents successfully opposing a project, El Monte enacting a moratorium, and the LA County Board of Supervisors considering a potential county-wide moratorium and new regulations.

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4/11/2026

News ClipLocal News Pasadena·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park Draws a Line in the Data Center Sand

The Monterey Park City Council halted a controversial data center project by HMC StratCap after intense community opposition, enacting and later extending a moratorium on data center development. Residents raised concerns about noise, electricity and water usage, and environmental impacts. The council also approved a ballot measure for a city-wide ban on data centers, leading HMC StratCap to withdraw its application.

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4/11/2026

News ClipLAist·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park data center

A data center developer, HMC StratCap, has withdrawn its proposal for a facility in Monterey Park, California, following significant community opposition and concerns about environmental impact and energy use. The withdrawal comes as the city council approved a temporary moratorium and a ballot measure, Measure NDC, seeks to ban data centers by public vote. Residents are celebrating this as a victory for local organizing against data center development.

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4/3/2026

News ClipLAist·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Developer pulls Monterey Park data center plan after backlash

HMC StratCap has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in Monterey Park, California, following significant community backlash over environmental and energy concerns. This decision comes ahead of a special election where residents will vote on a ballot measure to ban data centers in the city. The city council had previously approved a temporary moratorium and is considering a permanent ban ordinance.

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4/2/2026

News ClipLos Angeles Times·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

‘You’re a liar.’ Why the world’s biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Australian developer HMC StratCap faced strong local opposition to its proposed data center project in Monterey Park, California. Residents expressed concerns about pollution, high energy use, and increased power bills. Due to public pressure, new city restrictions, and a pending ballot measure for a data center ban, HMC StratCap has withdrawn its application.

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4/2/2026

News ClipSan Gabriel Valley Tribune·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Developer withdraws Monterey Park data center project after community pushback

HMC StratCap has withdrawn its application for a data center project in Monterey Park, California, following extensive community opposition and environmental concerns over power consumption. The city is preparing for a June 2 ballot measure that could permanently ban data centers.

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4/2/2026

News ClipLAist·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park data center

Residents in Monterey Park, California, successfully pushed their City Council to unanimously approve a 45-day moratorium on data center development. The council also committed to drafting an ordinance for a permanent ban on data centers in the city following strong community opposition to a proposed 250,000-square-foot facility by HMC StratCap.

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3/22/2026

News ClipLocal News Pasadena·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park City Council Adopts Moratorium on Data Centers

The Monterey Park City Council has adopted a moratorium on data center development after a contentious battle over a proposed 225,000 square-foot data center project by Australian company HMC StratCap. The city required an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) rather than a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), which led to delays and opposition from local residents. The council has now voted to put a citywide data center ban on the June 2026 ballot.

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3/17/2026