Salem votes to start the process for a temporary data center moratorium

News ClipKOIN.com·Salem, Marion County, OR·8/4/2026

The city of Salem has voted to initiate the process for implementing a temporary moratorium on data center development. This action signals the city's intent to pause new data center projects while a temporary ban is being considered.

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Gov: Salem City Council
Salem votes to start the process for a temporary data center moratorium  KOIN.com