City Council to hold vote on data center moratorium

News Clip0:304 News Now·Spokane, Spokane County, WA·6/14/2026

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.

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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.