Louisville data center moratorium passed

Louisville data center moratorium passed

News ClipWBKO·Louisville, Jefferson County, KY·8/14/2026

The Louisville Metro Council voted to approve a six-month moratorium on data centers. The measure passed with 24 votes in favor, one against, and one abstention. A proposal for a one-year moratorium on data centers failed.

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Gov: Louisville Metro Council
The Louisville Metro Council voted on Thursday to approve a six-month moratorium on data centers. The six-month moratorium passed with 24 votes for “yes,” one vote for “no,” and one “no vote.” The vote for a one-year moratorium failed.