Commission approves six-month moratorium on high-density computing facilities after public concerns
Following multiple public comments about data centers and a petition drive, the Springfield City Commission voted to impose a six-month moratorium on high-density computing facilities to allow study, with the mayor noting it can be renewed after six months.
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The Springfield City Commission voted to impose a six-month temporary moratorium on the establishment, processing, review and approval of high-density computing facilities within city limits to allow for study and analysis of such projects. The motion was moved and seconded and adopted by roll call. Mayor Roo said the moratorium "can be renewed if we don't feel like we have the right information, after 6 months."
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