5 Fort Worth City Council members call for data center moratorium
Five members of the Fort Worth City Council have called for a moratorium on data center development. This action follows public feedback raising concerns about the impact of data centers on local water, energy, and noise levels.
Five members of the Fort Worth City Council, including Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Flores and council members Mia Hall, Chris Nettles, Elizabeth Beck, and Jeanette Martinez, have signed a letter proposing a data center moratorium.
This call for a pause comes after feedback from two recent public meetings, where residents expressed concerns about the impact of data centers. The council members acknowledged the potential economic benefits of data center development, citing their role in supporting various industries.
However, the group highlighted legitimate concerns regarding data centers' effects on local water resources, energy consumption, noise pollution, and the long-term implications for surrounding neighborhoods.