Van Buren County adopts two-year moratorium on data centers

Jul 20, 2026

The commission passed Resolution 506 to impose a temporary two-year moratorium on construction, development, establishment, or operation of data centers within Van Buren County; the vote was unanimous.

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Commissioner Dusty Madewell moved and Commissioner Kenny Smith seconded a resolution described in the minutes as a "temporary (2 yr.) moratorium on the Construction, development, establishment, or operation of Data Centers within Van Buren County." The full commission voted yes on a roll call and the motion passed; the resolution is recorded as Resolution Number 506.

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