Morgan County extends moratorium on data centers for six months
The Morgan County Commission unanimously extended its moratorium on data center development for six months after the previous pause expired in October. Commissioners said the extension will allow time to research the issue and develop possible local restrictions before deciding how the community should regulate data centers.
The Morgan County Commission in Illinois voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on data center development for six months. The previous moratorium expired in mid-October, and county officials said no data center companies have proposed a project in Morgan County.
Commissioners said the extension will provide time to research data centers and draft potential development guidelines. Commissioner Michael Woods advocated for continued work during the pause, while Chair Michael Wankel and Commissioner Donny "Racer" Wood cited uncertainty over whether future state legislative action could override county restrictions. A general-election ballot question also asks voters whether unspecified restrictions should be placed on data center construction and development.