Imperial County Board of Supervisors continue to hear public comments on a proposed data center.

Editor's note: In a previous version of this article, we wrote that the Board of Supervisors will vote again on the lot merger needed for the proposed data center. They have not determined that a vote will occur. Chairwoman Price gave direction to CEO staff to bring back Data Center Guidelines for consideration by the Board of Supervisors on June 2^nd. Supervisor Cardenas-Singh, requested to bring a Resolution on June 2^nd regarding putting in safeguards when talking about large scale projects to include the Date Center. (Board member Reports/Announcement). Supervisor Escobar, requested modifications to Board Rules relating to the order the Board may bring an action back to the Board (under item 17).

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) - The Imperial County Board of Supervisors continues to hear public comments on a planned data center.

Several residents stepped up to the podium during the public comments part of the meeting Tuesday to voice their concerns over the data center.

Some called for transparency, while others demanded action.

One resident pointed to a recent environmental study by Next Ten, an organization focused on environmental studies that highlight's the County's water scarcity and long term sustainability.

"The Imperial Valley is 3.8 out of five in vulnerability. 3.8 and we're five out of five in water scarcity. Bringing a data center in is the worst possible thing you can think of," said Jake Tison, an Imperial County resident.

These issues are expected to return in future meetings as community pressure grows.