Waterloo council considering three-month moratorium on data centers
The Waterloo City Council is considering a three-month moratorium on data center development agreements following weeks of resident opposition. Ward 2 Councilmember Dave Morrow proposed the temporary ban during a work session.
The Waterloo City Council is actively considering a three-month moratorium on new data center development agreements. The proposal was introduced by Ward 2 Councilmember Dave Morrow during a work session held prior to a regular council meeting.
This consideration comes after weeks of significant pushback and protests from Waterloo residents regarding potential data center developments in the city. Residents have been vocal, with protests occurring outside City Hall, indicating strong local opposition to the expansion of data center facilities.