Wrightstown Enacts Moratorium on Data Center Projects Pending Voter Referendum
The Village of Wrightstown has passed an ordinance enacting a moratorium on data center projects, prompted by resident concerns about potential environmental impacts. This ordinance will remain in effect until an advisory referendum in August allows voters to express their opinions on future proposals.
The Village of Wrightstown, Wisconsin, has enacted a moratorium on new data center developments, responding to community concerns regarding potential environmental impacts. Village leaders confirmed that although no formal proposals have been submitted, the new ordinance aims to prevent the rushed approval of any future data center projects.
To gauge public sentiment, an advisory referendum will be included on ballots in August, allowing residents to vote on whether the Village Board should consider data center proposals moving forward.