Elkhart City Council passes data center moratorium

Elkhart City Council passes data center moratorium

News ClipThe Elkhart Truth·Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN·8/29/2026

The Elkhart City Council has passed a moratorium on data centers during a special meeting. Council members heard public comments on the proposed moratorium before taking action. This decision indicates a pause in data center development within the city.

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Gov: Elkhart City Council, Aaron Mishler, Arvis Dawson

The Elkhart City Council held a special meeting on Thursday evening during which they passed a moratorium on data centers. The decision came after a public comment period where attendees were given three minutes each to speak on the issue.

City Councilman Aaron Mishler and City Council President Arvis Dawson were noted as listening to the public's input before the council proceeded with the vote. The moratorium signifies a halt or pause in data center development within the city of Elkhart.