City Council denies proposed pause on new data centers in Council Bluffs
The Council Bluffs City Council unanimously denied a proposed moratorium on new data centers after a public hearing. This decision means there will be no temporary pause on new data center projects in the city.
The Council Bluffs City Council has unanimously voted to reject a proposed moratorium on new data centers within the city. Following a public hearing held on Monday, June 15, 2026, where community opinions were considered, Mayor Jill Shudak addressed the Council regarding the specifics of the proposed temporary ban.
The denial means that the city will not implement a one-year pause on new data center projects, allowing development to continue without the proposed restrictions. The vote occurred during a Monday afternoon meeting at City Hall.