Jackson County Legislature Finally Starts Data Center Resistance

After a couple of years of outcry over noise pollution, fear of dwindling resources and higher energy rates there's a bit of momentum against a tech ponzi scheme at the local level . . . Take a look: 

Jackson County Legislator Sean Smith said the ordinance will likely be discussed in committee in the next couple of weeks. He noted officials are not aware of any pending data center applications in their jurisdiction, making it an ideal time to establish guidelines.

"It really does come down to the public is really concerned about some of these things, and I think this gives us time to just be thoughtful when we don’t have an application pending, when nobody’s upset and it’s not emotional," Smith said.

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Jackson County legislator introduces 120-day moratorium on new data center land use applications

A Jackson County legislator introduced a 120-day moratorium on data center land use applications to give lawmakers time to develop regulations for future projects in unincorporated areas.