Proposed Data Center Ballot Measure for Eldorado Valley
Boulder City
Summary
The city council voted to place a non-binding ballot question on the November 2026 ballot to ask voters if data centers should be permitted in the Eldorado Valley. Residents during public comment strongly opposed data centers due to concerns over water usage, high electricity consumption, and noise pollution.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could potentially increase municipal lease revenues if data centers are eventually approved and developed, but risks straining local electrical and water resources.
Potential commercial developers and the city budget through land lease revenues.
Residents concerned about increased utility rates, water depletion, and noise/environmental degradation.
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Ballot measure gives Boulder City voters a chance to weigh in on data centers
Ballot measure gives Boulder City voters a chance to weigh in on data centers Nevada Current
City Council Meeting - Feb 24, 2026
The city council voted to place a non-binding ballot question on the November 2026 ballot to ask voters if data centers should be permitted in the Eldorado Valley. Residents during public comment strongly opposed data centers due to concerns over water usage, high electricity consumption, and noise pollution.
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