Aurora City Council votes down indefinite data center moratorium

The Aurora City Council rejected an indefinite moratorium on data centers for the second time, preventing the measure from advancing to another vote. A two-thirds majority was required for a re-vote.

Mayor Mike Coffman and council members Alison Coombs, Ruben Medina, Alli Jackson, Amy Wiles and Gianina Horton voted in favor of the moratorium. Residents filled the council chambers and displayed signs opposing data centers in Aurora.