Residents urge temporary moratorium on data‑center development in Leavenworth County

Apr 8, 2026

Multiple residents urged the county to adopt a 6–12 month moratorium on data‑center projects to study water use, energy demand, local regulations and community impacts; the LCDC said it had limited involvement in the private Tonganoxy site and often learns only basic project parameters from site selectors.

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At the start of the meeting many residents urged Leavenworth County commissioners to adopt a temporary moratorium on new data‑center development so the county can study water, energy and community impacts.

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