St. Joseph City Council approves data center pause, delays Benton parking ordinance
News ClipKQ2·St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO·7/21/2026
The St. Joseph City Council has approved an emergency ordinance to temporarily halt new data center projects within the city. This decision indicates a pause on development for data centers in St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Gov: St. Joseph City Council
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The St. Joseph City Council approved an emergency ordinance that would temporarily pause new data center projects.