Mayor Van Johnson pushes for moratorium on Savannah data center developments
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson is advocating for a moratorium on new data center developments in the city. The Savannah City Council is scheduled to consider an ordinance for a 155-day temporary ban to allow officials time to draft comprehensive policies and assess the potential impacts of data centers.
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson is actively pushing for a temporary moratorium on new large-scale data center developments within the city, citing inquiries from companies interested in building. The Savannah City Council is set to hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance this Thursday that, if passed, would enact a 155-day ban on such projects.
According to Mayor Johnson, this temporary measure is intended to provide city officials with crucial time to develop a thoughtful policy framework for data centers and thoroughly evaluate their potential impact on Savannah. While the Mayor has expressed his belief that large-scale data centers may not be suitable for Savannah, he acknowledges the ongoing pressure from technology companies seeking expansion opportunities.