Salem’s proposed data center faces months of review. Here’s how you can weigh in

Verrus, a California-based company connected to Google, has been in talks with the city since March 2025 over a proposed 75-acre facility. 

City Manager Krishna Namburi announced the project publicly at a July 13 council meeting after the city’s non-disclosure agreement with Verrus ended. The company has since said it plans to move forward and intends to submit its land use application soon.

Here’s what happens once it does and what Salem residents can do…