No incentives and no NDAs: City Council outlines foundation for data center regulations

The St. Joseph City Council outlined principles for regulating any future data center development during a work session. Councilmember Marty Novak said zoning and regulatory decisions should prioritize the safety of St. Joseph residents.

The council agreed that the city would not offer incentives or enter into nondisclosure agreements if a data center seeks approval to build in St. Joseph. No specific data center project or formal regulation was identified in the report.