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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)July 31, 2026Hillsborough

El Centro Appoints Representative to Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee

The El Centro City Council has unanimously appointed Community Development Director Ángel Hernández to serve on the Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee. This 19-member group is tasked with evaluating the impact of data center projects in the region and providing recommendations by January 2027.

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Why It Matters

The appointment of a city representative to this committee directly influences how future projects—which impact local energy use, land development, and environmental regulations—are reviewed and recommended for the Imperial County region.

Key Facts

  • The El Centro City Council unanimously appointed Ángel Hernández to the Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee.
  • Ángel Hernández serves as the Director of Community Development for El Centro.
  • The advisory committee consists of 19 members total.
  • The committee includes municipal representatives, energy sector leaders, and community members.
  • The committee is tasked with reviewing the scope and potential effects of data center projects in the region.
  • The committee must submit its final conclusions by January 2027.

Who's Mentioned

personÁngel Hernández“Director of Community Development for El Centro and newly appointed committee me”organizationImperial County Data Center Advisory Committee“The 19-member body responsible for reviewing data center projects.”organizationEl Centro City Council“The municipal body that approved the appointment.”