Shelby County Commission postpones ethics panel revival and data center moratorium
The Shelby County Commission has postponed a decision on reinstating an ethics panel and considering a data center moratorium. The commission will instead proceed with voting on committee chairs. This indicates an ongoing discussion regarding local policy, including data center development.
The newly constituted Shelby County Commission, led by Shante Avant in her second consecutive term, has deferred decisions on two key items: the revival of an ethics panel and the consideration of a data center moratorium. Commissioners opted to prioritize voting on committee chairs, including a first-term budget chair. The data center moratorium was specifically mentioned as being put off while still in committee. Bill Dries, a veteran reporter covering city and county government for The Daily Memphian, reported on the commission's agenda and priorities.