‘Pay their own way’: City Council president calls for yearlong moratorium on data center development
News ClipWBAL News Radio·Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD·3/24/2026
Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen is advocating for a yearlong moratorium on data center development. He expressed concerns that data centers could exacerbate residents' struggles with utility bills. This proposal aims to prevent additional strain on the city's power grid and residents' finances.
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Gov: City Council, City Council President Zeke Cohen
City Council President Zeke Cohen said that at a time when people are struggling to pay their utility bills, he doesn't want to see data centers add to that burden.