# Alhambra Voters Consider Data Center Ban

Alhambra voters are considering Ballot Measure DB, which would prohibit data centers in the city. The City Council has already enacted a ban; voter approval could make it more difficult for future councils to reverse. For data-center developers and contractors, the measure signals local siting and permitting risk in California, while possible changes to state data-center protections and development standards add broader uncertainty. The signal identifies no active solicitation, contract award, or procurement contact.

- Firms evaluating California data-center sites should account for the proposed prohibition in Alhambra and the possibility that voter approval could make the restriction harder to undo.
- This is a development and permitting risk, not a current contracting opportunity; the signal provides no procurement value, solicitation, or award details.
- The article also points to possible changes in state-level protections and development standards, but does not specify proposed provisions or implementation dates.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Policy
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of Alhambra
- State of California

### Key Quotes
> If this measure passes tomorrow, it’ll send a strong message saying that our communities cannot be bought out by Big Tech.
> — Amy J. Wong, Co-founder of SGV Progressive Action

### Sources
- [California’s data center ballot fight - POLITICO](https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-currents/2026/11/02/californias-data-center-ballot-fight-01145683) - Politico