Summary
Residents passed a first-in-the-nation ballot measure banning data centers by 86% to 13%. The city attorney confirmed the third implementing ordinance takes effect ten days after election results are certified.
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Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The special election cost about $210,000 from the general fund.
Residents who opposed large-scale data center development in the city.
Some residents worry the gated design and Potrero Grande traffic could affect nearby neighborhoods, though the council found emergency access adequate.
Mentions & discussions (10)
City Council - Jul 1, 2026
Voters overwhelmingly approved Measure NDC in June, banning data centers citywide; the council made it official by certifying the election results.
City Council - Jun 30, 2026
Speakers repeatedly celebrated Monterey Park's first-in-the-nation permanent ban on data centers, approved by 88% of voters. Sanchez called it a blueprint for other cities, and Lo urged channeling that civic energy into other local issues.
City Council - Jun 17, 2026
The Olson Company's project brings the first major residential development to the long-vacant Saturn Park office area, with eight very low-income affordable units and eight live/work units. About 20 residents spoke, nearly all in support, though some raised concerns about the gated design, the drop from 16 to 8 affordable units, and safety on fast-moving Potrero Grande.
City Council Special Community Meetings - Jun 9, 2026
Measure NDC passed with 86% approval, making Monterey Park the first city in the nation to approve a voter measure of this kind. Community workshops are scheduled in June to gather input on the future of the unused Saturn Park area.
Residents of Monterey Park, California, Vote to Ban Data Centers
Residents of Monterey Park, California, Vote to Ban Data Centers Democracy Now!
Voters in California city become first in US to approve permanent ban on data centers
Voters in California city become first in US to approve permanent ban on data centers The Real News Network
City Council - Jun 3, 2026
Voters approved the nation's first ballot initiative banning data centers by about 86% to 13%. The city attorney confirmed the final implementing ordinance takes effect ten days after election results are certified.
City Council - Jun 3, 2026
Residents passed a first-in-the-nation ballot measure banning data centers by 86% to 13%. The city attorney confirmed the third implementing ordinance takes effect ten days after election results are certified.
Monterey Park voters approve Measure NDC, banning power-hungry data centers within city limits
Monterey Park voters approve Measure NDC, banning power-hungry data centers within city limits ABC7 Los Angeles
City Council - Apr 20, 2026
Measure NDC would amend the general plan to ban data centers citywide, changeable only by voters. The council introduced an ordinance that would take effect the same day as Measure NDC if it passes, avoiding extra hearings. Residents are actively canvassing for a yes vote.
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