Oregon passes data center ordinance after confusion. Here's what happened
News Clip2:15WTOL11·Hillsboro, Washington County, OR·2/21/2026
The city of Hillsboro, Oregon passed a controversial data center ordinance, despite some initial confusion around whether it had actually passed. The ordinance likely impacts developments by major tech companies like Meta and Google in the area.
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Just days after questions were raised about whether a controversial data center ordinance in Oregon actually passed, the city’s acting law director says it did.