For the June 1, 2026 meeting, the Burleigh County Commission agenda includes items requested by resident Ben Gehrig for a zoning text amendment to prohibit new data centers and an ordinance to prohibit and remove Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras. Gehrig’s detailed supporting letters describe concerns about AI-focused data centers, potential Aurum Capital Ventures interest in 300 acres of county land, and the privacy and constitutional issues he associates with ALPR systems used around Bismarck commercial sites. These items signal that the commission will be actively debating policy and regulation affecting large-scale data center development and law enforcement surveillance technology. While no procurement is currently underway, vendors in data center development, utility planning, and public safety technology should monitor the outcome of these discussions, as they could shape future opportunities, restrictions, replacement solutions, or litigation/consulting needs related to zoning, infrastructure capacity, and ALPR alternatives.
Requests include directing the Planning and Zoning Commission to draft a zoning text amendment and a...
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