Klausmeier supports Baltimore County data center moratorium extension
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier supports extending the data center moratorium in Baltimore County past the end of the year. Five of the seven council members also back an extension, with legislation expected to be introduced as early as August 3. Concerns over environmental and energy impacts are cited as reasons for the extension.
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier has publicly supported extending the current data center moratorium in Baltimore County beyond its scheduled expiration at the end of the year. Her communications director, Erica Palmisano, confirmed the county executive's backing for the extension.
A majority of the Baltimore County Council members, specifically five out of seven, have also indicated their support for prolonging the moratorium. Councilmen David Marks, a Republican, and Mike Ertel, a Democrat, are set to co-sponsor legislation to extend the moratorium, with a potential introduction date as early as the council's August 3 meeting. Councilman Todd Crandell, a Republican, emphasized the need for an extension due to