Spokane County commissioners split over proposed moratorium on large data centers
Commissioner Jordan proposed a roughly nine‑month pause on permitting for large‑load data centers to allow local rulemaking on power, water, noise and siting; other commissioners urged faster code changes or interim ordinances, and no formal moratorium vote occurred at the briefing.
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Commissioner Jordan proposed an approximately nine‑month moratorium on permits for large‑load data centers, saying the pause would preserve the status quo while the county develops rules on siting, water and power infrastructure.
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