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Proposed Uniform Standards for Data Centers
Original title: Data Center Uniform Standards. (Mayor, Candelas, Cohen, and Ortiz)
May 27, 2026
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Finance Connection
Notable money activity
$3,058,147across 20 reported contributions
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $325,725 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $325,725 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Frustrated Santa Clarans Opposing Gillmor for Mayor 2022, sponsored by DeBartolo Corp. & Affiliated Entities, including 49ers Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $201,519 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Frustrated Santa Clarans Opposing Gillmor for Mayor 2022, sponsored by DeBartolo Corp. & Affiliated Entities, including 49ers Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $201,519 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Frustrated Santa Clarans Opposing Gillmor for Mayor 2022, sponsored by DeBartolo Corp. & Affiliated Entities, including 49ers Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $156,932 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Frustrated Santa Clarans Opposing Gillmor for Mayor 2022, sponsored by DeBartolo Corp. & Affiliated Entities, including 49ers Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $156,932 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $155,686 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $155,686 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $155,686 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $126,081 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $126,081 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Committee to Support Mayor Lisa Gillmor 2022 and Good Government, Sponsored by Santa Clara's Affordable Home and Job Creators | Related Santa Clara, LLC(David Zussman) | $125,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Committee to Support Mayor Lisa Gillmor 2022 and Good Government, Sponsored by Santa Clara's Affordable Home and Job Creators | Related Santa Clara, LLC(David Zussman) | $125,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $123,662 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $123,662 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Kimberly Ho for Mayor 2022 | Kimberly Ho | $100,000 | Skincare Researcher andBusiness Owner | Mar 2025 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $95,940 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $95,940 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Frustrated Santa Clarans Opposing Gillmor for Mayor 2022, sponsored by DeBartolo Corp. & Affiliated Entities, including 49ers Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $90,685 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Frustrated Santa Clarans Opposing Gillmor for Mayor 2022, sponsored by DeBartolo Corp. & Affiliated Entities, including 49ers Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $90,685 | - | Sep 2022 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
What this does
The proposed standards will define the operational and development requirements for data centers, which directly impacts land use, infrastructure planning, and local utility consumption for residents and businesses.
Who is mentioned in the record
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Data Center Operators
These entities will be subject to the new uniform standards once they are finalized and adopted.
Local Residents
Residents may be affected by changes in local infrastructure usage, zoning, and utility demands resulting from the new standards.
What changed
Last recorded activity May 27, 2026.
What's next
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
This document introduces a proposal to establish uniform standards for data center operations and development. It is currently scheduled for review by the and the .
Key Facts
- The legislation is titled 'Data Center Uniform Standards'.
- The file number for this proposal is ROGC 26-232.
- The proposal is sponsored by the Mayor, Candelas, Cohen, and Ortiz.
- The document is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status.
- The proposal is scheduled for a joint meeting of the Rules and Open Government Committee and the Committee of the Whole.
- The legislation was introduced on May 19, 2026.
Why It Matters
The proposed standards will define the operational and development requirements for data centers, which directly impacts land use, infrastructure planning, and local utility consumption for residents and businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new standards for data centers?
The document currently only lists the title and sponsors; the specific technical standards are not detailed in this summary.
When will this be discussed?
The document indicates it is 'Agenda Ready' for a joint meeting of the and the , but does not provide a specific date for that meeting.
News Coverage
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Sponsors
Discoveries
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Connected Entities
Sources
Open source document
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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