Charlotte City Council Holds Meeting on Data Center Moratorium

News Clip0:05WCNC·Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC·5/11/2026

The Charlotte City Council held a heavily attended meeting to discuss a proposed data center moratorium. The meeting drew a large crowd, filling the chamber and an overflow room, indicating significant public interest in the topic.

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The Charlotte City Council convened a meeting regarding a potential data center moratorium, which saw a packed council chamber and an overflow room, signaling high public interest and community engagement. The council received presentations and recommendations from staff on the proposed moratorium, which aims to address concerns related to data center development in the area.