
Columbia seeks to delay any data center applications for one year
News ClipABC17NEWS·Columbia, Boone County, MO·5/1/2026
The Columbia City Council in Missouri is set to introduce a bill that aims to delay the acceptance and processing of all data center applications within the city for a full year. This action follows a previous ordinance passed by the council.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday will introduce a bill aiming to delay any application for data centers within the city. City documents say the city is looking to delay “the acceptance or processing” of data center applications for a full year. Documents note the council passed an ordinance at its previous