Cleveland Councilman Introduces Data Center Moratorium Legislation

Cleveland Councilman Introduces Data Center Moratorium Legislation

News ClipCleveland Magazine·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH·5/4/2026

Cleveland Councilman Charles Slife has introduced legislation to establish a data center moratorium in the City of Cleveland. If the legislation passes, it would create a review process for all data centers in the city.

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Gov: Cleveland City Council, Councilman Charles Slife
Cleveland Councilman Charles Slife has proposed legislation aimed at establishing a moratorium on new data center developments within the City of Cleveland. The proposed measure, if enacted, would also introduce a formal review process for any data center projects seeking to locate or expand within the city limits. This initiative reflects a growing trend among local governments to assess and potentially regulate the rapid expansion of data infrastructure.