Oneonta City Council Considers Data Center Moratorium
The town of Oneonta has approved a one-year moratorium on data center construction. The city of Oneonta's Common Council is now considering a similar moratorium and has decided to move forward with creating one at its next meeting. The publication reiterates its support for the city's proposed moratorium.
The town of Oneonta, New York, recently approved a one-year moratorium on new data center development on May 13. Following this, the City of Oneonta's Common Council decided at its May 19 meeting to advance plans for its own similar moratorium on data center construction, with further action expected at an upcoming meeting. The local publication, thedailystar.com, reiterated its support for the city's proposed measure, having previously advocated for the town's moratorium in February. The editorial suggests that such a pause makes sense for the community.