Calhoun County commissioners discuss data center moratorium and economic impacts
Calhoun County commissioners tabled a discussion on a proposed moratorium to block data centers from setting up shop in the county. Commissioner Ben Hall expressed concern that the language of the moratorium was too restrictive and could hurt the county's economic development opportunities.
Calhoun County commissioners recently discussed a proposed moratorium aimed at blocking data center development within the county. Although no data centers are currently planned for Calhoun County, the commissioners tabled the discussion to further evaluate the language of the moratorium.
Commissioner Ben Hall voiced concerns that the proposed restrictions were overly broad and could inadvertently deter other types of businesses from investing in the county, emphasizing that Calhoun County aims to attract, not restrict, economic opportunities. Hall also noted general concerns about the resources data centers consume and their limited economic benefit, implying that the county needed to balance these concerns with economic growth.