City discussing temporary moratorium on data centers
The City of La Crosse is discussing a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers, following La Crosse County's recently enacted 18-month moratorium. The city's ordinance aims to allow joint study with the county into the potential environmental, economic, health, and safety impacts of data centers. Public input is scheduled before a Common Council vote on August 13.
The City of La Crosse is currently considering enacting a temporary moratorium on new data center developments, mirroring an 18-month moratorium recently approved by La Crosse County in June. The proposed city ordinance is slated for discussion at a City Plan Commission meeting and will proceed to a Common Council meeting for a vote on August 13.
The initiative aims to facilitate collaboration between the city and county to thoroughly evaluate the potential environmental, economic, health, and safety impacts that data centers could have on local residents. Public participation is encouraged, with opportunities for input scheduled at a Judiciary and Administration meeting before the final Common Council decision. The news was reported by Kevin Millard, News Director for WIZM News.