McDowell County considering 1-year data center moratorium; public hearing scheduled
McDowell County is considering implementing a one-year moratorium on data centers, with a public hearing scheduled to discuss the issue. The McDowell County Board of Commissioners discussed how to address potential data center developments in the county. Deputy County Manager Ron Harmon briefed the board on the matter.
The McDowell County Board of Commissioners is weighing a proposal for a one-year moratorium on data center development within the county. The issue was a key discussion point at a recent regular meeting, prompted by the possibility of data center projects emerging in the area.
Ron Harmon, Deputy County Manager for Community Development, advised the board on strategies for responding to potential data center interest. The commissioners have acknowledged the national and state-level attention on data centers and aim to proactively address the matter locally.
A public hearing has been scheduled to gather community input and further discuss the potential implementation of the moratorium, indicating a deliberative process before any final decision is made.