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Brentwood Council Considers Data Center Ban | San Jose News

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San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jun 29, 2026
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Summary

Brentwood City Council is pushing to halt new data centers, with members Faye Maloney and Jovita Mendoza urging a ban to gather community input before acting. The proposal, potentially on the agenda by July, needs full council approval to move forward. Mendoza warns of a speculative “data center bubble” and questions long-term land use, arguing for job creation over revenue. Nearby cities like Oakley have already imposed moratoriums, while Pittsburg faced massive public backlash against a recently approved facility, highlighting growing regional concerns over resource use and community impact. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4add9a2a9cc5e88b