Amador County Board of Supervisors' Meeting 9/22/26

The Amador County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 22, 2026, which included extensive public discussion regarding a proposed AI data center project at the former Buenav Vista biomass facility. Community members expressed concerns about environmental impacts, water usage, fire safety, infrastructure strain, and the need for transparent, evidence-based land use policies. Multiple speakers advocated for a temporary moratorium on new or expanded large-scale data center approvals to allow the county to develop comprehensive regulations addressing these issues. The project developer clarified plans for a smaller 16-megawatt data center powered by the existing biomass facility, with environmental reviews underway. The board also addressed other agenda items including a resolution honoring a retiring public works supervisor, salary discussions for a management position, and approval of broadband grant projects for Fiddletown and Drytown. The board voted unanimously to approve the broadband grant projects and to maintain the current salary level for the management position. No final decision on the data center moratorium was recorded during this meeting.