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Board backs county support for local data-center moratoria as U-M closes on Textile site

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners · March 18, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners passed a resolution supporting local municipalities enacting data-center moratoriums, tasked the county Resiliency Office with coordination, and added recently adopted moratoria (Dexter Township, Pittsfield Township, City of Saline) to the resolution's whereas clauses after discussion.

The Washtenaw County Board on March 18 approved a resolution expressing formal support for local municipalities that enact moratoria on new data-center construction and committed the county Resiliency Office to lead collaboration between the county and local units of government.

Commissioner Justin Hodge, who introduced the resolution, said the action followed extensive public concern and…

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