Proposed Townsite Solar 2 Data Center Project
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Public comments (35)
Urged the commission to reject the data center proposal due to massive energy and water demands during a drought, and argued the matter should wait for the November ballot question.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 23:00 →Voiced strong opposition to data centers, stating they serve corporate greed and threaten environmental and mental health.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 25:54 →Asked the commission to deny the data center, noting closed-loop systems burden local resources and provide few permanent local jobs.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 29:11 →Highlighted potential electrical shortages at Hoover Dam this summer that could double local power rates if competing with data centers.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 32:05 →Suggested data centers incorporate solar panels and wind turbines for self-generation.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 33:56 →Compared corporate pushing of data centers to pharmaceutical companies pushing addictive drugs, warning against irreversible environmental damage.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 35:00 →Expressed opposition to data centers and asked for clarification on ballot questions and annexed property near Henderson.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 37:40 →Highlighted severe regional water shortages and massive water consumption by data centers in Southern Nevada.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 3:09:09 →Noted thousands of petition signatures opposing data centers and questioned how the project can be justified amid drought conditions.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 43:48 →Urged rejection of the data center, noting lack of operator experience, power shortages, and unaddressed toxic chemical remediation from closed-loop cooling.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 47:00 →Suggested using Eldorado Valley for clean solar energy rather than controversial data centers.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 50:18 →Criticized the city council for lacking transparency and warned that data centers threaten wildlife and small-town character.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 51:17 →Stated residents are asked to conserve water while corporations waste it, urging the commission to reject the data center.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 55:00 →Noted 5,911 signatures on her petition opposing data centers and compared the issue to Boulder City's historic rejection of gambling.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 57:00 →Praised bipartisan community opposition and urged the commission not to sell out the town's land and resources.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 59:00 →Expressed opposition to AI data centers, citing negative societal impacts, energy drain, and visual blight on scenic desert views.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:02:00 →Characterized the issue as 'the many versus the money' and noted the decision ultimately goes to the city council.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:06:00 →Expressed opposition due to water shortages and chemical leaks from closed-loop systems.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:08:36 →Expressed distrust of corporate assurances, citing personal childhood experiences with industrial pollution in Henderson.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:12:15 →Warned of the massive physical scale of the data center compared to retail stores and its liability for the city.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:14:36 →Urged the commission to listen to constituents rather than corporate interests, stating residents feel 'on the menu.'
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:18:18 →Asked the commission not to approve data centers.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:20:40 →Criticized officials for not listening to citizens and urged rejection of the data center.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:21:10 →Noted the packet only contained an approval resolution and questioned the need for a large water line if fire foam is used.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:23:30 →Spoke in support of the project as a long-time surveyor, praising the applicant's transparency and use of closed-loop non-potable water.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:24:43 →Expressed concern about electrical grid failures and blackouts based on his experience on the Gulf Coast.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:28:00 →Spoke in support of technological evolution and economic benefits, stating the facility will be located away from residents.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:29:14 →Representing IBEW Local 357, spoke in support of the project for providing livable-wage jobs and benefits.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:32:19 →Expressed opposition, questioning statements about closed-loop cooling, toxic refrigerants, and power market competition.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:33:31 →Urged the commission to hit the pause button on the 90-year lease project and let residents' voices be heard.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:37:12 →Asked that companies bear full environmental and infrastructure costs and protect regional water standards.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:40:30 →Strongly opposed the project, arguing it is incompatible with the master plan and not similar to solar uses.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:43:00 →Asked the commission not to approve the project, stating it benefits few and harms many.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:45:20 →Expressed opposition, citing ecosystem, public health, water, noise, and lighting concerns.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:46:42 →Apologized for earlier shaming remarks and thanked the commission for listening.
Planning Commission (Regular) - May 20, 2026 · 1:48:20 →