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Data center ban

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.

Public comments (5)

OpposedMarla SatherSep 15, 2026

Delivered a proposed oversight ordinance and a petition with roughly 2,300 signatures supporting the referral and a ban on hyperscale data centers.

City Council — September 15, 2026 · 46:48 →
SupportiveJeffrey HamanSep 15, 2026

A planning commissioner who voted to approve Stack defended the decision, saying the project is good for Hayward and opposition is based on misinformation.

City Council — September 15, 2026 · 1:03:06 →
SupportiveRobert StevensSep 15, 2026

A planning commissioner argued data centers fund grid improvements and generate revenue, and urged careful deliberation over a ban.

City Council — September 15, 2026 · 1:04:28 →
OpposedHabibaSep 15, 2026

CAIR representative said data centers disproportionately harm Black and brown communities through utility costs, heat, and water use.

City Council — September 15, 2026 · 1:05:39 →
OpposedJesse GunnSep 15, 2026

Hayward Education Association treasurer said the union's representative assembly voted unanimously to oppose and call for a ban on data centers.

City Council — September 15, 2026 · 1:13:12 →