Broken Arrow City Council unanimously approves moratorium on data center proposals
The Broken Arrow City Council in Oklahoma has unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on new data center proposals. This temporary ban will allow the council to develop informed decisions and regulations for future data center developments.
The Broken Arrow City Council has unanimously enacted a six-month moratorium on all new data center proposals within the city. City Manager Michael Spurgeon indicated that the purpose of this temporary ban is to allow the council adequate time to research the implications of data center development, make informed decisions, and craft specific regulations. This measure aims to establish a clear framework before any further data center projects are considered, preventing immediate, unregulated expansion.