Resident urges 12‑month moratorium on data‑center development; commissioners respond

Oct 6, 2026

A public commenter asked the county and city to declare a 12‑month moratorium on data‑center construction to allow public discussion and zoning changes; a commissioner responded that the county has engaged in outreach and pointed to upcoming AEP transmission open houses.

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During public comment at the Oct. 5 meeting, Cheryl Swingley of Delaware County urged county and city officials to adopt a 12‑month moratorium on data‑center development while officials draft zoning requirements and inform the public about potential sites.

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