Why We've Filed a Referendum

B.E.A.R. (Box Elder Accountability Referendum), a resident-led organization, has filed a referendum to block the proposed Stratos Project Data Center in Utah, citing concerns about lack of transparency, unfair tax subsidies to the corporation, water conservation conflicts during a drought, and exclusion of local residents from the decision-making process. The group argues that Box Elder County residents deserve a voice in approving major industrial projects that significantly impact their community before irreversible decisions are made.