Harford County exec proposes permanent ban on data centers
News ClipBaltimore Fishbowl·Harford County, MD·5/8/2026
Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has proposed legislation to permanently ban data centers in Harford County, Maryland. This move is a response to community concerns and discussions about a potential moratorium, with Cassilly citing negative environmental and community impacts as reasons to prevent data center development in the area.
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Gov: Harford County Executive, Harford County Council
Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly announced his administration has submitted legislation aimed at permanently banning data centers within Harford County. The proposed bill is a direct response to community discussions, including the Harford County Council's consideration of a moratorium on data centers, and residents' desires for clearer zoning and regulatory frameworks should data centers be proposed. Cassilly stated that his administration has researched the impacts of data centers nationwide and concluded that such facilities are "not appropriate for Harford County" due to their potential environmental and community impacts.