Council vote on data center moratorium likely to be delayed until mid-May. See why
News ClipWLBT·Jackson, Hinds County, MS·5/4/2026
A vote on a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers in Jackson, Mississippi, is likely to be delayed until mid-May. Jackson City Council President Brian Grizzell, who introduced the ordinance, cited concerns about the potential impact on the city's water, sewer, and electrical infrastructure. The delay is to allow for public notice and a public hearing, as advised by the city attorney, since it is a zoning ordinance.
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Gov: Jackson City Council, Brian Grizzell, City Attorney, Drew Martin
The Jackson City Council's vote on a proposed ordinance to implement a temporary moratorium on data centers in the capital city will likely be postponed until May 19. Council President Brian Grizzell, who introduced the ordinance in late April, expressed concerns regarding the potential strain data center developments could place on Jackson's water, sewer, and electrical infrastructure.
City Attorney Drew Martin advised Grizzell that the proposal constitutes a zoning ordinance, which legally requires public notice and a public hearing before a vote can be taken. Martin also suggested amendments to the ordinance to grant the council greater oversight over future data center projects in the city, emphasizing the importance of partnering with developers who prioritize community well-being.