One Man Stopped a Data Center | Bozeman News

A local Montana hero turned community savior: Paul Barmore, once a mill worker, launched a petition against a massive data center in Bonner, rallying over 48,000 signatures—enough to make the property’s general manager abandon the project. Fueled by a vision of skilled trades and local opportunity, Barmore’s grassroots push not only halted the development but also inspired hope for civic power. Now, he’s set to attend a county meeting on a potential moratorium for data centers, ready to help other towns stand up to big developers—and prove that one person’s voice can move mountains. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4da38501ea9bebe