Activists celebrate Memphis' data center regulation progress on 901 Day
The Memphis City Council unanimously voted on the second reading of an ordinance that proposes a one-year moratorium on data center development. Activists and environmental justice organizations in Memphis are celebrating this progress and advocating for the ordinance's final passage, which requires a third reading.
The Memphis City Council has unanimously voted on the second reading of an ordinance that, if fully passed, would enact a one-year moratorium on data center development within the city. This move is strongly supported by local activists and environmental justice organizations, who celebrated the progress on "901 Day." Kermit Moore, President of the NAACP Memphis Branch, highlighted the city's history of activism, emphasizing the community's right to advocate for regulation.
The proposed moratorium still requires a third reading and final vote from the City Council to be officially adopted. Activists have been vocal in their demands for a pause on data center construction, seeking to address concerns related to such developments. The upcoming third reading in two weeks will determine the final fate of the ordinance.