Utah state officials have launched a new transparency tool focused on the state’s Military Installation Development Authority amid mounting backlash over a massive proposed data center project in Box Elder County.The new “Transparent Utah” dashboard, unveiled by the Utah state auditor’s office, compiles nearly two decades of public records and financial data related to MIDA into a centralized, interactive platform designed to help residents better understand the agency’s powers, projects, and operations.“The new interactive dashboard is designed to provide publicly available information to help the public better understand MIDA: what it is, what it does, what authority it has, and how that authority has changed over time,” the auditor’s office said in a news release.
The online tool allows users to explore MIDA’s legislative history dating back to 2007, along with projected developments through 2026. Officials said the database will continue to expand as more information becomes available.
The launch comes as MIDA faces increased scrutiny over its involvement in the proposed Stratos data center development in Box Elder County, a sprawling project backed by Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary that has sparked protests and environmental concerns across Utah.
