Observed arrival · 2026-11-11
Mandan’s Data-Center Vote, Through a Local Owner’s Lens
A Mandan business owner makes a sourced case against a proposed ban on data centers of 25 MW or more, ahead of the Dec. 15, 2026 special election.
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- Mandan voters weighing the data-center measure
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- The author says his business sits about a quarter-mile from the proposed site and discloses a career in data-center infrastructure.
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The page is organized as a voter-facing guide, with sections on the ballot language, approval process, proposed rules, and concerns. Jonathan Hooker identifies himself as a nearby business owner and says his career includes building and running data-center infrastructure; he also states that he has no financial interest in the project. The extract shows numerous numbered source links, but does not include the underlying records.
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