State law loophole keeps Taylor from data centers decision
The Taylor City Council postponed a vote on a data center zoning amendment due to a state law loophole that prohibited them from making a decision based on popular vote. This decision frustrated a large crowd of residents who had gathered to express their opposition to the data centers.
An overflow crowd gathered at Taylor City Hall for a Taylor City Council meeting, where residents expressed strong opposition to data centers. Sarah Winters and Carrie D'Anna were among those showing their disapproval, and 25 people spoke in an open forum about the issue.
Despite the significant public turnout, council members announced they were unable to vote on a proposed amendment regarding data centers. They cited a loophole in state law that legally prohibited them from making a zoning decision based on popular vote, leading to widespread frustration among the attendees.