Dubuque County supervisors to consider data center moratorium
Dubuque County supervisors are set to discuss a proposed four-month moratorium on data centers following strong community opposition to potential development. The Zoning Commission has already recommended the moratorium, and over 6,000 people have signed a petition against data center development in the area.
Dubuque County, Iowa, is facing significant discussion and public opposition regarding potential data center development. The Dubuque County supervisors are scheduled to hold a special board meeting to consider a resolution establishing a 120-day moratorium on data centers.
The Zoning Commission recently recommended such a moratorium, which Supervisors Harley Pothoff and Ann McDonough appear to support, citing a need to 'slow down' the conversation and gather more information through large-scale public discussions. Supervisor Wayne Kenniker is awaiting more details before committing his support.
Community members have voiced strong opposition, with hundreds attending a recent Zoning Commission meeting and over 6,000 people signing a petition against data center development. This public outcry follows a developer reportedly approaching landowners about selling acreage in rural Dubuque County for a potential project.