Crawford County Quorum Court discusses forming committee on data centers

Crawford County Quorum Court discusses forming committee on data centers

News ClipRiver Valley Democrat-Gazette·Van Buren, Crawford County, AR·6/16/2026

Justices of the peace in Crawford County, Arkansas, are considering the formation of a committee to study data centers. During a recent Quorum Court meeting, discussions were held regarding potential actions the county should take before data centers are built, though no immediate action was taken.

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The Crawford County Quorum Court is contemplating the establishment of a committee to study data center development. During their recent meeting on Monday, justices of the peace engaged in discussions about forming such a committee, as well as identifying necessary steps for the county to undertake prior to the construction of any data centers.

While the court did not take any immediate action or formal vote on the matter, the dialogue indicates a proactive approach by local officials in Van Buren, Arkansas, to assess and potentially regulate future data center projects within Crawford County.