Calipatria to bring back vote on data center ban

Calipatria takes key step toward becoming first Imperial County city to ban data centers

CALIPATRIA — In a tight vote that highlights a growing local pushback against rapid tech infrastructure expansion, the Calipatria City Council has advanced a measure to permanently ban data centers within city limits.

Calipatria to bring back vote on data center ban

The vote was 3-2, with Mayor Michael Luellen, Council Member Jesse Rivas, and Mayor Pro-Tem Fred Beltran voting in favor of the ban.