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Public comments
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Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Public comments (16)

OpposedFelixOct 6, 2026

Stated that most residents oppose the data center due to environmental and energy impacts.

City Council Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 22:02 →
ConcernedRebecca MarksOct 6, 2026

Expressed concerns about light pollution and dark sky preservation.

City Council Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 1:42:53 →
OpposedMason FillmoreOct 6, 2026

Expressed concern about consumerism, electronic waste, and long-term community impacts.

City Council Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 33:27 →
NeutralJohn HendersonOct 6, 2026

Questioned alternative uses for the proposed data center land.

City Council Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 32:16 →
ConcernedTravis MarksOct 6, 2026

Shared IT professional experience regarding server room noise and equipment maintenance.

City Council Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 30:27 →
OpposedVinnOct 6, 2026

Expressed frustration that council members were not paying attention and raised noise concerns.

City Council Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 27:40 →
OpposedTaylor KivittOct 6, 2026

Addressed the citizen referendum filed against Title 15 code changes facilitating the data center.

City Council Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 24:50 →
OpposedTaylinOct 6, 2026

Expressed concern about data center noise, PFAS water contamination, and rising electricity rates.

City Council Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 18:12 →
ConcernedAlan WestmanAug 4, 2026

Asked the council to be cautious and thorough in evaluating data center proposals, specifically regarding energy and resource usage.

Spanish Fork City Council — August 4, 2026 · 45:31 →
ConcernedChad ArgyleMay 5, 2026

Raised concerns about abandoned homes needing demolition and commercial trucks parking in residential neighborhoods.

Spanish Fork City Council and Redevelopment Agency & Local Building Authority — May 5, 2026 · 19:30 →
SupportiveJennifer MaughanMay 5, 2026

Spoke during the Hales zone change public hearing, confirming the project was for two single-family homes and expressing support.

Spanish Fork City Council and Redevelopment Agency & Local Building Authority — May 5, 2026 · 1:18:20 →
NeutralArthur PhillipsMay 5, 2026

Young resident representing a local Cub Scout pack asked why the mayor wanted to get elected.

Spanish Fork City Council and Redevelopment Agency & Local Building Authority — May 5, 2026 · 27:00 →
ConcernedMike DaytonFeb 3, 2026

Representing the Del Monte Townhomes HOA, requested city assistance to stop parents dropping off students at American Leadership Academy from blocking driveways, parking in private stalls, and creating safety hazards in their neighborhood.

AMENDED Spanish Fork City Council — February 3, 2026 · 52:49 →
ConcernedJustin BlomquistAug 5, 2025

A resident expressed concern about an unapproved pond and unfinished landscaping in his neighborhood, asking for city help before the HOA turnover.

Spanish Fork City Council | — August 5, 2025 · 17:23 →
SupportiveJames CrandallJul 16, 2025

The owner of Hive Real Estate expressed excitement about joining the Spanish Fork community and highlighted his plans for educational workshops.

Chamber of Commerce: Ribbon Cutting - Hive Real Estate | — July 16, 2025 · 0:45 →
ConcernedPaul SnyderMay 20, 2025

Advocated for higher quality building materials in new developments.

Spanish Fork City Council | — May 20, 2025 · 33:53 →

News & external sources (10)

Daily Herald

Nu Skin lays off employees; Tyson Foods closes Eagle Mountain beef facility

Lay-offs occurred at two large employers in Utah County in recent days. Nu Skin laid off approximately 5% of its global workforce Monday, a spokesman confirmed with the Daily Herald. The layoffs come days after the personal care and wellness company released its second quarter results.  The company made $320.1 million in revenue in the second […]

Daily Herald

Developer eyes ‘GoldMine’ data center project in Fairfield

In the small Utah town of Fairfield with a population of roughly 180 people — near the border of Eagle Mountain, where some 65,000 people live — a developer wants to build a project named “GoldMine,” which could include hundreds of acres for another data center in the Cedar Valley. The “mixed-use industrial and technology […]

Salt Lake TribuneOct 8, 2026

Most Utahns oppose building more data centers. Here’s what they want done about them.

As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them.

The Salt Lake TribuneSep 29, 2026

Removing the ‘anxiety’: Data center won’t be built at mouth of Utah canyon

Removing the ‘anxiety’: Data center won’t be built at mouth of Utah canyon The Salt Lake Tribune

The Salt Lake TribuneSep 29, 2026

Removing the ‘anxiety’: Data center won’t be built at mouth of Utah canyon

Removing the ‘anxiety’: Data center won’t be built at mouth of Utah canyon The Salt Lake Tribune

sltrib.comSep 24, 2026

Will a data center join the wind turbines at Spanish Fork Canyon? The city just cleared a path.

Will a data center join the wind turbines at Spanish Fork Canyon? The city just cleared a path. sltrib.com

ABC4 UtahAug 18, 2026

‘Not interested in being a test site’: Residents oppose potential data center in Spanish Fork

‘Not interested in being a test site’: Residents oppose potential data center in Spanish Fork ABC4 Utah

YahooAug 18, 2026

‘Not interested in being a test site’: Residents oppose potential data center in Spanish Fork

‘Not interested in being a test site’: Residents oppose potential data center in Spanish Fork Yahoo

YahooAug 6, 2026

Utah company proposes self-powered AI data center in Spanish Fork

Utah company proposes self-powered AI data center in Spanish Fork Yahoo

kjzz.comJul 14, 2026

Spanish Fork Temple rendering released as church announces additional temple locations

Spanish Fork Temple rendering released as church announces additional temple locations kjzz.com