Commissioners ask county attorney to draft AI data‑center moratorium after initial motion withdrawn

Jun 16, 2026

Commissioner Ann Taylor proposed a one‑year moratorium on artificial intelligence data centers but withdrew the motion after discussion; the board asked the County Attorney to prepare a moratorium package for a future public hearing.

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Commissioner Ann Taylor raised the prospect of a one-year moratorium on artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and made a motion to enact it. After discussion among commissioners the motion was withdrawn, but the Board sought consensus for the County Attorney to draft a moratorium package and return it at a future public hearing.

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