Why We've Filed a Referendum
A community-led referendum has been initiated to halt the Stratos Project Data Center in Box Elder County. Advocates argue that local residents deserve transparency and a voice in decisions that could significantly impact their community. Concerns include economic fairness, environmental sustainability, and the lack of public involvement in the decision-making process.
- ▪The referendum aims to stop the Stratos Project due to unanswered questions about its implications.
- ▪Residents are concerned about unfair tax breaks for the data center while local families face economic challenges.
- ▪There are worries about water usage as the region deals with drought, while the data center is granted water permits.
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Our Community Deserves TransparencyWe're leading the referendum effort to stop the proposed Stratos Project Data Center. We believe Utah families deserve to have a voice before subsidizing massive industrial projects that have serious impacts on our community. Join us in the fight!Get InvolvedAbout B.E.A.R.B.E.A.R. (Box Elder Accountability Referendum) is a non-partisan, resident-led organization created to protect our local community and way of life. Neither Box Elder County nor MIDA have provided the public with real information about the implications of this project. We deserve answers. Get Involved Why We've Filed a ReferendumThe Stratos Project moved forward with far too many unanswered questions around water, power, cost, and transparency.
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