Taylor County Commissioners Reject Data Center Moratorium Proposal
Taylor County commissioners rejected a proposed moratorium on data centers at their July 6 board meeting. This decision goes against a growing trend of moratoriums in other parts of the state and disappointed residents who were advocating for a pause on new data center developments.
Taylor County commissioners recently decided against implementing a proposed moratorium on data centers. At their board meeting on July 6, the commissioners voted to reject the measure, a move that contrasts with a growing number of similar moratoriums being considered or enacted across the state.
The decision was met with disappointment from many residents who attended the meeting. These individuals had advocated for a temporary halt on any new data center proposals, expressing concerns about the rapid development of large computer warehouses in the region.