Logan County Fiscal Court passes data center resolution
Logan County, Kentucky, has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in its unincorporated areas. This resolution allows county leaders to study the impacts of high-water consumers and assess infrastructure, utility, and water usage concerns.
The Logan County Fiscal Court in Kentucky has unanimously passed a resolution enacting a one-year moratorium on new data center construction and operation within the county's unincorporated areas. The resolution, passed during a fiscal court meeting on July 28, aims to provide county leaders with additional time to evaluate the potential impacts of high-water consumers on the local water supply, considering existing industries and citizen needs.
Logan County Judge-Executive Phil Baker stated that the moratorium's purpose is to allow the county to carefully consider its options and determine appropriate regulations for future data center proposals. He emphasized that the pause is not intended to oppose data center development but to ensure any future projects are compatible with Logan County's long-term plans, addressing concerns related to infrastructure, utilities, and water usage.