Chaos erupts during Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting over data center

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) - Tensions ran high Thursday night in Imperial County as residents gathered for a special Board of Supervisors meeting over a proposed data center.

Footage captured shows dozens of people outside the Administration Building, frustrated as they tried to get in.

The proposed project has raised concerns about potential strains on water resources and increased noise in the area.

The meeting, which started at 6 p.m., quickly reached capacity, leaving more than 50 people outside.

While outside the building, the residents continued chanting, with some inside saying the noise could be heard from within the board chambers.