Sandpoint City Council discusses next steps to ban data centers

SANDPOINT — Seeking to dispel concerns that city officials are encouraging the development of data centers in Sandpoint, Councilor Pam Duquette told those attending the July 15 council meeting that her goal is the opposite and would prohibit data centers in the city. 

Concerned residents and community members took to social media after reading the action item, with many expressing opposition to the possibility of a data center in Sandpoint. Comments raised concerns about potential health impacts, developer influence and destruction of the city's character.