Harford County leaders consider permanent data center ban
News Clip4:52WBFF FOX45 Baltimore·Harford County, MD·5/20/2026
Harford County officials are considering emergency legislation for a permanent data center ban, shifting from a previously proposed moratorium. County Executive Bob Cassilly is advocating for the ban, stating that it is not possible to protect citizens while accommodating data centers. This move indicates a strong intent to prevent future data center development in the county.
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Gov: Harford County, Bob Cassilly
Harford County officials are considering a data center ban, deciding to move forward with emergency legislation.
Previously, a data center moratorium was proposed, which would have paused new development while county officials could put regulations in place. However, they are now switching gears, especially since Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has been outspoken about the issue, wanting to permanently prohibit data centers instead.
Cassilly said he felt stronger action was needed.
"We've done our homework, we looked at this very carefully, and we were just not able to both protect the citizens and accommodate these data centers," Cassilly said.
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