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Data center moratorium

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.

Public comments (4)

SupportiveTim HaniganOct 19, 2026

The Aberdeen Development Corporation's CEO spoke briefly in support of extending the moratorium to allow time for a thoughtful ordinance.

Aberdeen City Council Meeting - Oct 19, 2026 · 4:34 →
SupportiveClark TharesOct 19, 2026

A former real estate developer criticized Greenvolt's lack of community engagement, endorsed a citizen-led task force, and urged extending the moratorium even longer.

Aberdeen City Council Meeting - Oct 19, 2026 · 1:33:00 →
SupportiveJanell MayerOct 19, 2026

Urged the council to use the time to consider an outright ban on data centers, citing water sales to Applied Digital during a drought and utility expansion.

Aberdeen City Council Meeting - Oct 19, 2026 · 1:37:17 →
SupportiveJason SvatosOct 19, 2026

A Claremont resident cited noise, air pollution, and health data in support of the extension and urged the city not to rush.

Aberdeen City Council Meeting - Oct 19, 2026 · 1:42:03 →