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Data center moratorium

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.

Public comments (2)

SupportiveDr. Leah OwensSep 8, 2026

South Ward Environmental Alliance analyst thanked Councilman Council for the moratorium ordinance and stressed cumulative environmental-justice impacts, especially at the former Anheuser-Busch site.

Municipal Council — September 8, 2026 · 1:57:05 →
SupportiveAlejandra TorresSep 8, 2026

Ironbound Community Corporation advocate cited studies projecting 600,000 new asthma cases from data centers by 2030 and urged a robust environmental-justice analysis and stronger Title 41.

Municipal Council — September 8, 2026 · 2:00:06 →