Vote About Data Centers In Aberdeen Requires Ordinance Referral, City Attorney Says
The Aberdeen City Council discussed a public vote on allowing data centers and the potential use of nondisclosure agreements. The city attorney advised that any public vote on data centers would require an ordinance referral.
The Aberdeen City Council held a special meeting to address the future of data center development within the city. Key discussion points included the process for a public vote on whether to permit data centers and the implications of potential nondisclosure agreements.
The city attorney clarified that for any public vote concerning data centers to proceed, an ordinance referral would first be necessary. This indicates that the city is in the early stages of establishing a formal framework for regulating and approving such projects.