Filer Township enacts temporary moratorium on data centers
The Charter Township of Filer Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers on June 2, 2026; public commenters praised the ordinance and raised concerns about water use, energy needs, noise and demolition plans.
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At its June 2, 2026 meeting the Charter Township of Filer Board of Trustees voted 6–0 to adopt AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS. The motion to adopt was made by Tom Chycinski and seconded by Brian Krus; roll-call votes recorded Stege-yes, Ball-yes, Walker-yes, Kolanowski-yes, Chycinski-yes, Krus-yes.
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