Flint City Council Approves 12-Month Data Center Moratorium

Flint City Council Approves 12-Month Data Center Moratorium

News ClipWNEM·Flint, Genesee County, MI·6/9/2026

The Flint City Council has officially approved a 12-month moratorium on data center development. This decision will temporarily halt new data center projects within the city.

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The Flint City Council in Michigan has officially approved a 12-month moratorium on the development of new data centers within its jurisdiction. This decision effectively delays any new data center construction or permits for a year.

The approval comes as the city evaluates its approach to the burgeoning data center industry.