Fayette County sets rules for public comment as data-center moratorium faces public push
The Fayette County commissioners adopted a resolution limiting public comment on data-center discussion to five minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total; residents urged a one-year moratorium and the board scheduled further discussion for Sept. 14 (rescheduled to Sept. 21).
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The Board of Fayette County Commissioners adopted a resolution on Sept. 8 setting time limits and procedures for public comment on the county’s pending data-center discussion. The resolution says the board will open the issue for public comment and that "Any individual wishing to address the Board of Commissioners regarding the issue of Data Centers and the proposed moratorium shall be limited to five minutes at the time that comments are opened up." The board set aside 30 minutes total for that comment period.
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