Commissioners lean toward a moratorium on data center development

Geary County Commissioners are actively considering a three-year moratorium on data center development, with current sentiment indicating strong support for the measure. Commission Chair Kathy Tremont highlighted the rising discussion around data centers in the United States, noting their presence in several other Kansas counties. Tremont expressed concerns about potential damage these facilities could inflict depending on their placement. She conveyed the commission's consensus, stating, "I don't think any of us commissioners are for data centers at this time." The proposed moratorium is intended to allow for comprehensive due diligence before any data center projects are permitted within the county.