Fort Worth City Council Members Call for Moratorium on Data Center Development
Several Fort Worth City Council members have called for a moratorium on data center development in the city. This action comes in response to growing resident concerns about the rapid expansion of data centers in the area. The city has also announced that its process to develop regulations for data centers is continuing.
Several Fort Worth City Council members, including Carlos Flores, Mia Hall, Chris Nettles, Elizabeth Beck, and Jeannette Martinez, have formally requested a moratorium on data center development within the city. The council members signed a letter on July 9, citing "growing concerns our residents have expressed regarding the rapid development of data centers in our community and across the nation."
This call for a development pause comes as the city simultaneously works on establishing new regulations for data centers. The city government confirmed that its process for developing these new rules is ongoing. The move reflects increasing local scrutiny over the impact of data center expansion on communities.