Seattle City Council unanimously approves one-year pause on data center expansion to protect natural resources

Seattle City Council unanimously approves one-year pause on data center expansion to protect natural resources

News ClipWestside Seattle·Seattle, King County, WA·6/11/2026

The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data center expansion. This decision was made with the stated aim of protecting natural resources within the city.

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Gov: Seattle City Council
Seattle City Council unanimously approves one-year pause on data center expansion to protect natural resources  Westside Seattle