San Francisco District 10 Candidates Discuss Data Center Moratorium
San Francisco District 10 candidates are debating the future of data center development in the area, with Supervisor Shamann Walton planning a 45-day moratorium. Candidates Theo Ellington and Dion-Jay "DJ" Brookter both support a pause on new data centers, citing environmental concerns, strain on utilities, and limited industrial land. Brookter advocates for a permanent ban.
San Francisco District 10 supervisor candidates are actively debating the implementation of a moratorium on new and expanding data centers within the city's southeast sector. Current Supervisor Shamann Walton is reportedly planning to introduce a 45-day city-wide moratorium to assess the environmental impact of these facilities.
Theo Ellington, a candidate vying to succeed Walton, announced his intention to call for his own moratorium in District 10 if elected, also emphasizing the need for environmental review. Another candidate, Dion-Jay "DJ" Brookter, took an even stronger stance, advocating for a permanent ban on data centers in the district altogether. All candidates expressed agreement that the potential impacts of data centers, including smaller megawatt facilities, could be detrimental to a population already burdened by pollution and heavy industrial use, raising concerns about the electrical grid, water supply, air quality, noise, and community health.