New Pekin imposes one‑year moratorium on data‑center projects

Sep 15, 2026

At its Aug. 18 meeting the New Pekin council voted to impose a one‑year moratorium on data‑center development; the motion was moved by Tom Bricker and seconded by Darlene Hall. The minutes do not specify exemptions or next steps beyond the one‑year period.

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The Town of New Pekin council voted on Aug. 18 to enact a one‑year moratorium on data‑center projects. Member Tom Bricker moved ‘‘to do a 1‑year Moratorium to not allow anything to happen for 1 year regarding Data Centers,’’ and Member Darlene Hall seconded; the motion was approved by the council.

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