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Supervisor introduces three resolutions to tighten NDAs and guide data-center engagement
Summary
A supervisor introduced three resolutions aimed at increased transparency and limits on county staff nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) related to hyperscale data centers and proposed a requirement for regular public reporting; the speaker emphasized prior staff actions were lawful and framed the measures as forward-looking policy changes.
At the June meeting a supervisor introduced three interrelated resolutions intended to address nondisclosure agreements and the county's approach to hyperscale data-center proposals.
The introducer described the package as a forward-looking set of policies: one resolution would require a regular public report on the status of NDAs; a second would limit county staff authority to enter into NDAs related to hyperscale data centers; and a third would establish an interim policy governing staff engagement with hyperscale data-center development proposals.
The speaker told colleagues the resolutions are meant to change future practice while recognizing that county staff "acted completely legally, completely ethically, and completely professionally at every single step" in prior NDA- and economic-development activity. The introducer also said the county likely cannot impose a countywide moratorium on data centers because "our towns have retained control of their county zoning authority," limiting the county's zoning reach.
The speaker invited questions and cosponsors and said detailed text would be provided to supervisors by email. No vote on these resolutions occurred at the meeting; they were introduced for referral and further review.
