County Commission passes first reading of data center moratorium ordinance

Name: County Commission passes first reading of data center moratorium ordinance
Uploaded: 2026-10-13T04:20:43.000Z
Duration: 32 s
Description: The Shelby County Commission passed the first reading of an ordinance that would halt data center development in parts of Shelby County for 12 months. Commissioners Henri E. Brooks and Erika Sugarmon sponsored the proposed moratorium, which still requires further approval to take effect.

News Clip0:32ABC24 Memphis·Shelby County, TN·10/13/2026

The Shelby County Commission passed the first reading of an ordinance that would halt data center development in parts of Shelby County for 12 months. Commissioners Henri E. Brooks and Erika Sugarmon sponsored the proposed moratorium, which still requires further approval to take effect.

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The proposed ordinance, sponsored by Commissioners Henri E. Brooks and Erika Sugarmon, would halt data center development in parts of Shelby County for 12 months.