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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Public comments (38)
Expressed skepticism about the promises made by the company.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:20:07 →Stated that promises are not backed by quantifiable data.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:28:15 →Argued that AI data centers are a threat to education and critical thinking.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:32:18 →Argued that the amendment is 'greenwashing' and that the city shouldn't choose between two evils.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:37:32 →Stated she feels like a 'lab rat' and requested the city let someone else be the first location.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:47:53 →Concerned about water usage and the lack of job creation.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:59:03 →Urged the council to have the conscience and wisdom to reject the proposal.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:44:34 →Concerned about noise and light pollution in the canyon.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:53:07 →Questioned the lack of specific standards in the amendment and requested enforceable penalties.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:11:39 →Argued that the public hearing process is being removed and should be restored.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:08:51 →Expressed opposition to the data center, citing a lack of independent data and concerns about being a 'test site'.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 2:37:31 →Stated that the community's voice should be the priority and expressed concerns about air and water quality.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 2:42:09 →Concerned about what happens if the company is bought out by a larger corporation.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 2:45:38 →Questioned why the city needs any data centers at all.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 2:47:17 →Concerned about the lack of enforceable commitments in the ordinance and the sustainability of tax revenue.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 2:49:41 →Asked the council to wait until the technology is proven and tested.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 2:53:09 →Argued that data centers are a 'Pandora's box' and that the city should not open the door to them.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 2:55:04 →Requested independent monitoring and enforceable consequences for noise, water, and emissions.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 2:57:37 →Concerned about noise, chemicals, and the impact on local wildlife and pollinators.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:01:03 →Stated that the younger generation does not want data centers and that profit shouldn't be prioritized over the environment.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:04:16 →Concerned about the proximity to a fault line and the impact on air quality.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:05:46 →Concerned about moving numbers and requested independent verification of claims.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:25:12 →Requested a decommissioning bond and the restoration of the conditional use permit process.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:15:20 →Concerned about temperature increases and the lack of visibility for residents.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:16:54 →Asked the city to evaluate the alternative use of the site (trucking) alongside the data center proposal.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:21:43 →Skeptical of the benefits and concerned about the influence of large tech companies.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:29:52 →Concerned about the long-term impact and requested more restrictions.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:34:03 →Requested that the issue be tabled to allow for more study.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:40:48 →Concerned about the depreciation of tax revenue and the 'inevitability' argument.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 3:56:25 →Concerned about the impact on livestock and wildlife.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 4:09:43 →Supports the project, citing the lack of diesel trucks and the strong protections in the ordinance.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 4:14:17 →Initially concerned, but now believes the project is a better use of the site than alternatives.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 4:10:49 →Feels comfortable with the promises made but concerned about property values.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 4:17:12 →Concerned about the company's history and lack of empirical evidence.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 4:01:10 →Urged the council to think about the long-term community needs.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 4:03:43 →Requested an independent acoustic study and baseline measurements.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 4:01:10 →Supports the project if the city holds the company accountable.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 4:19:17 →Commended the council for their transparency and urged them to represent the people, not the company.
Spanish Fork City Council — August 18, 2026 · 4:20:13 →News & external sources (8)
Spanish Fork City Council approves changes to city code for data centers
A location for a proposed data center at the old Fingerhut building at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon. (Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News) SPANISH FORK — A proposed data ...
Residents voice concerns over self-powered data center proposal in Spanish Fork
SPANISH FORK — Dozens of people gathered Tuesday in the Spanish Fork City Council Chambers, and the overflow Heritage Room, to voice their concerns and questions about a proposed data center at the mouth of Spa...
Data center discussion: Spanish Fork City Council delays vote for amendments that could pave way for data center
The data center conversation engaging residents statewide has zeroed in on Spanish Fork, where a company called Volition is proposing to build a data center in the city. At a meeting Tuesday night, the Spanish Fork City Council worked to establish requirements for data centers and other facilities that generate their own electricity by amending […]
Spanish Fork City Council approves code amendment to make way for data center
The Spanish Fork City Council approved a city code amendment Tuesday to clear the way for the city’s first data center to be built. The new code, nearly 5,000 words long and revised over the course of multiple council meetings, was approved in a 3-2 vote. It will allow for one data center in the […]
Spanish Fork residents frustrated after mayor voices approval of data center proposal
SPANISH FORK — Less than two weeks after Volition — a Provo-based AI data center company — first presented its proposal for a self-powered data center in Spanish Fork, residents are upset that the mayor has voi...
Spanish Fork City Council approves changes to city code for data centers
Spanish Fork City Council approves changes to city code for data centers ksl.com
Spanish Fork passes amendment, opens door to Volition data center project
Spanish Fork passes amendment, opens door to Volition data center project FOX 13 News Utah
Data center company ponders moving on after Spanish Fork leaders delay Title 15 vote
Data center company ponders moving on after Spanish Fork leaders delay Title 15 vote FOX 13 News Utah