Elkhart City Council to hold data center moratorium meeting on Thursday

Elkhart City Council to hold data center moratorium meeting on Thursday

News ClipWSBT·Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN·8/27/2026

The Elkhart City Council is holding a special meeting and final vote on a proposed data center moratorium. If approved, data center projects in Elkhart would be paused until either the council lifts the moratorium or December 31, 2027.

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The Elkhart City Council is scheduled to convene a special meeting on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at Elkhart City Hall. The primary agenda item is the final vote on a proposed moratorium concerning data center developments.

If the moratorium receives approval, it would implement a temporary halt on new data center projects within the city. This pause would remain in effect until either the City Council decides to lift it or until a predefined expiration date of December 31, 2027. The meeting is expected to include a presentation on the proposal, a period for public comment, and a council discussion before the members proceed with the final vote.