Jax Council May Call for Data Center Moratorium
The Jacksonville City Council agreed to discuss a proposed moratorium on data center development at its next regular meeting. Alderman Rob Thomas proposed the pause before any site is submitted, while Mayor Andy Ezard suggested a one-year moratorium to allow time for special studies. Morgan County separately approved extending its data center moratorium for six months.
The Jacksonville City Council will consider a proposed data center moratorium at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Alderman Rob Thomas introduced the idea before any potential site has been proposed, and Alderwoman Alison Rubin de Celis supported the proposal. Mayor Andy Ezard suggested a one-year moratorium to give the city’s special studies committee time to examine the issue.
No data center project has been proposed in Jacksonville, according to the article. The Morgan County Board separately approved a six-month extension of its countywide moratorium on data center development.