City Council to hold vote on data center moratorium
The Spokane City Council is scheduled to vote on an emergency ordinance to enact a one-year moratorium on data centers within the city. This measure is a response to the rapid proliferation of data centers in communities nationwide. The outcome of the vote will be reported by 4 News Now.
The Spokane City Council is set to hold a crucial vote on Monday regarding an emergency ordinance that proposes a one-year ban on data centers within the city limits. This initiative stems from concerns about the rapid growth of data centers across various communities, prompting a local response to manage their development.
The proposed moratorium aims to temporarily halt new data center projects. A representative noted that the council has been discussing how to respond to this trend for some time, making a moratorium an appropriate step. The vote will be closely followed by local news outlets, including 4 News Now, with results to be broadcast on Fox 28 and posted on kxly.com.