READER POLL: Do you think Harford County’s government should prohibit construction of data centers?

READER POLL: Do you think Harford County’s government should prohibit construction of data centers?

News ClipBaltimore Sun·Joppa, Harford County, MD·4/28/2026

Harford County officials are considering implementing a 90-day moratorium on data center construction projects. This deliberation follows news that the owners of Mountain Branch Golf Course in Joppa are exploring the possibility of building a data center on their property, though no formal proposals have been submitted.

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Harford County leaders are currently deliberating the implementation of a 90-day pause on data center projects within the county. This consideration arises even though no formal data center proposals have yet been submitted to the county government. The discussion has gained relevance following an announcement by Bill and Gus Vasilakopoulos, owners of the Mountain Branch Golf Course in Joppa, who stated they are exploring the idea of developing a data center on their property. The Baltimore Sun is engaging its readership by conducting an unscientific poll to gather public opinion on whether the Harford County government should enact a complete prohibition on data center construction.