Pulaski County judge vetoes data center ordinance | What to know

News Clip0:32THV11·Pulaski County, AR·9/25/2026

Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde has vetoed a recently passed ordinance that would have imposed strict zoning requirements on data centers. The judge cited legal concerns as the reason for the veto. This action prevents the ordinance from taking effect, impacting future data center development in the county.

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Gov: Pulaski County, Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde
Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde has now vetoed an ordinance passed earlier this week that places strict zoning requirements on data centers. https://www.thv11.com/article/news/politics/judge-hyde-vetoes-pulaski-county-data-center-ordinance-over-legal-concerns/91-0324a90f-0fa2-4c3c-b8d9-4a5a56ba6e79?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_THV11&fbclid=IwY2xjawUj1itleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXVEQ3B3aTFzdUVVV1IzSzJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEemnWFGKN6nbwn4lFFGKlB8y3AH2ELVpXuIKtVH5oPFPnJs6YlZR7w9AbzEHc_aem_MIFvRXpMGPKROkPhEqycrQ