Imperial County, CA — The County of Imperial is reminding residents of the upcoming Board of Supervisors Special Meeting to be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building Board Chambers, 940 W. Main Street, El Centro, with overflow seating available at the County Public Health Training Center, 935 Broadway, El Centro. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Please note that standing room will be limited to space available directly against the wall, no aisles or walkways can be blocked.
The meeting will also be recorded and available virtually.
Overview of Special Meeting
During Special Meetings, public comments can only be made on topics on the agenda. This Special Meeting will only include one item on the agenda; an informational presentation on the proposed Imperial Data Center Project. For that reason, public comments will only be accepted on the Imperial Data Center Project and will be conducted after the informational presentation of the item. To be clear, this item is informational only and is not a public hearing. There will not be any action taken by the Board of Supervisors at this Special Meeting.
Meeting Details:
- Call to Order
- Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
- Informational Item - Imperial Data Center Project
- County Presentation
- Project Applicant Presentation
- Public Comment
- Board Discussion
Public Comment Period
Individual topics are typically given a 15-minute public comment period; however, the County is extending the public comment period for this item to one hour. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide public comment. Following each speaker, the Chair may direct County staff, specialists, or the project applicant to address specific questions. All responses will be required to be succinct and directly address the specific question identified by the Chair, to ensure an efficient and productive discussion.
While each speaker is allotted up to three minutes, those addressing topics or questions that have already been discussed are encouraged to be mindful of time and limit their remarks to allow additional unique perspectives to be heard within the allotted public comment period. The full one hour will be reserved exclusively for public comment speakers. Any responses to questions will not count towards the public comment time.
Media, Recording Devices, and Signage
To ensure a safe and orderly meeting environment, attendees are asked to follow guidelines related to signage and media devices. Signage, handheld cameras or recording devices may be held by individuals so long as they do not block or interfere with others’ ability to view the meeting. Cameras on tripods must be placed in a designated area. Aisles must remain clear at all times, no tripods, equipment (except for mobility devices) or signage may be placed in walkways.
Conduct
All individuals will be allowed to share their viewpoints without interruption. To maintain a respectful and orderly environment, disorderly conduct will not be tolerated. The use of obscene language, personal attacks, or other disruptive behavior is not permitted, and individuals who engage in such conduct may be asked to leave the building.
Project Discussion
The County encourages community members interested in the project to attend the informational meeting, join virtually, or submit a comment, recommendation, or question about the Imperial Data Center Project through the County’s website form here: https://imperialcounty.org/dc-comments/.