Neighbor responds to Spartanburg Co. council postponing vote on data center moratorium
Spartanburg County Council has postponed a final vote on a one-year data center moratorium until September to gather more expert and public input, especially regarding environmental concerns. Residents expressed frustration over the delay, citing a lack of transparency and an ongoing lawsuit against the county over an existing data center project. They argue that due diligence should have occurred much earlier.
Spartanburg County Council has decided to delay a crucial vote on a proposed one-year moratorium on data center construction, pushing the decision to September. The council stated the postponement is to allow more time to hear from experts and the public, particularly regarding environmental concerns that have fueled rumors and fear among residents.
The delay has sparked disappointment and frustration among local residents, including one unnamed individual who attended the meeting. She expressed dismay that the County Council is "pushing it down further down in the calendar," particularly as a data center is currently under construction in the county. Many residents are actively opposing this project, with some having filed a lawsuit against the county.
Residents criticize the council for delaying actions, arguing that questions about data centers should have been addressed long ago. They voiced concerns about a lack of transparency from the county council, emphasizing that the due diligence now being sought should have preceded any development. The council is scheduled to take a final vote on the moratorium in September.