Imperial County, CA — In response to community requests for a public forum to discuss the proposed Imperial Data Center Project, the County of Imperial will host a public town hall meeting on March 25, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to provide information on the project and hear community input.
About the Imperial Data Center Town Hall
The town hall is intended to give residents, community stakeholders, and interested parties an opportunity to receive an update on the Project and participate in an open public discussion. This meeting is informational in nature and is not a public hearing or formal decision-making proceeding regarding the Project. Because the Project is an active application that may ultimately come before the Board of Supervisors, the Board has an obligation to remain neutral and unbiased prior to any formal consideration. For that reason, members of the Board of Supervisors will not participate in the town hall.
As requested by residents, this will be a project-specific town hall; questions related to the details of the proposed Project will be directed to and addressed by the Project applicant. Questions related to the permitting process will be responded to by the County.
Town Hall Agenda
1. County Update:
- Imperial County Planning & Development Services Department will outline the status of the project and applicable County processes
- An overview of the comments and questions the County has received via the online County Project form
2. Project Presentation:
- The Project applicant will provide a presentation describing the proposed Imperial Data Center Project, including updates to the proposed Project
3. Public Comment:
- Up to 90 minutes of public comment will be allowed. Community members will be provided up to 3 minutes to share feedback and ask questions to the applicant about the Project
- The Project applicant will provide responses to questions raised during public comments about the Project
- Questions related to the permitting process will be responded to by the County
All participants are expected to maintain a respectful and orderly environment. Disruptive behavior, including yelling, screaming, obscene language, disrespectful comments, or interrupting other speakers, will not be permitted.
Signage: To ensure visibility for all attendees, large signs may only be held at the back of the room, so they do not interfere with others’ ability to view the meeting. Small signs no larger than 8.5" x 11" in may be held, provided they do not obstruct the view of other participants.
Because this is not a formal public hearing, the County reserves the right to amend or modify the agenda for the town hall at its discretion.
Town Hall Details
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Imperial County Administration Building Board Chambers
- 940 W. Main Street in El Centro
- Overflow will be available at the Imperial County Public Health Training Center
Virtual Participation:
The meeting will be recorded and available virtually through Granicus. Questions and public comments will be accepted in person during the meeting.
Update Regarding the Online Comment Portal
On January 29, 2026, the County opened a public comment portal on its website for the Imperial Data Center Project with the intent of providing an initial 45-day window for receiving community feedback, although as outlined on the site there are no limitations being set on how long people can submit comments.
As of today, the comment form has been available for 46 days and the County has received 40 submissions through the public comment portal.
Because many submissions included multiple questions or addressed similar topics, the County is publishing a summary document by this Friday that groups feedback by subject area. This summary is intended to help readers navigate the input efficiently. However, the County has heard the community’s requests for transparency, which is why the County will also release a consolidated PDF of all submitted comments in their original form. In response to privacy concerns raised by participants, names and contact information will be removed from the posted materials.
Community Engagement
The County encourages community members interested in the Project to attend and participate in the town hall discussion on March 25, 2026, listen online virtually, or share their comments online on the County portal: https://imperialcounty.org/dc-comments/.
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