- Brenda Nagel is President of Mandan Chamber EDC. Mike Schmitz is the Mayor of Bismarck. Bismarck-Mandan is the location of the pitch challenge.
- Mandan and Bismarck are facing challenges related to ongoing infrastructure and development issues.
Mandan Residents Petition to Limit Data Centers Near City Hall
What happened
A group of Mandan residents has gathered over 700 signatures on a petition aimed at limiting data centers in the city. The group seeks to place the proposed city ordinance on the November ballot. The petition calls for a limit of 25 megawatts or less regarding power use for data centers. The petitions were turned in at Mandan City Hall.
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Why it matters
The initiative is driven by concerns over a large data center project planned for an area that includes Mandan Middle School and Mandan High School. Organizers stated they are aware of pushback from large financial interests regarding the petition.
Mandan and Bismarck are currently navigating various infrastructure and development challenges.
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Who's involved
- MandanCity in North Dakota where the ordinance petition is being considered.
- Mandan High SchoolHigh school whose proximity to the proposed data center site is a concern.
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