Washington City Council Approves Wheel Tax Ordinance and Data Center Moratorium Ordinance
News Clipwwbl.com·Washington, Daviess County, IN·8/11/2026
The Washington City Council in Indiana approved a temporary moratorium on the development of data centers following a public hearing. This decision was made on the same night they approved a municipal Wheel Tax and Motor Vehicle License Excise Tax.
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The Washington City Council in Indiana approved two ordinances on Monday night after public hearings. One ordinance establishes a municipal Wheel Tax and Motor Vehicle License Excise Tax to fund local road repairs and secure state infrastructure grants, a move seen across Indiana municipalities due to property tax caps.
Additionally, the Council enacted a temporary moratorium on new data center developments, a significant regulatory action for the city.