Data Center discussion comes to St. Louis County

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page announced an upcoming discussion regarding updates to the county's zoning ordinances for data centers. The initiative is proactive, as there are currently no specific data center facilities proposed in the county. In a statement, Page highlighted the importance of public involvement, citing "concerns across the country about data centers" where "the public was not involved in the process." He emphasized that "it's critical that public input be part of the process before any data center proposals are brought forward" in St. Louis County. This move aims to prevent potential public opposition by establishing clear guidelines with community input early on.