Guilford County delays data center moratorium vote
News ClipGreensboro News and Record·Guilford County, NC·10/16/2026
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners postponed a vote on a proposed 180-day data center moratorium until Nov. 5. Supporters attended the meeting, while opponents warned that the moratorium could cause the county to miss economic opportunities.
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The Guilford County Board of Commissioners voted to delay consideration of a proposed 180-day moratorium on data center development until its next meeting on Nov. 5, postponing the decision until after Election Day.
Residents including Susan Lindsay spoke in favor of the moratorium, while Joe Barnes argued that approving it could cause Guilford County to lose development opportunities. The vote remains pending.