Union County officials approve one-year moratorium on data centers

Union County officials approve one-year moratorium on data centers

News ClipEl Dorado News-Times·Union County, AR·6/30/2026

Union County officials have approved a one-year moratorium on data center development during an emergency meeting. The Union County Quorum Court passed an ordinance to establish the moratorium.

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The Union County Quorum Court has enacted a one-year moratorium on data center development, following an emergency meeting held on Tuesday. The decision was made through the passage of an ordinance by the Quorum Court.

Steven Jones, President/CEO of the Union County Chamber of Commerce, had requested the Quorum Court to postpone the approval of the moratorium.

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