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Commissioners ask county attorney to draft AI data‑center moratorium after initial motion withdrawn
Summary
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.
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 After discussion among commissioners the motion was withdrawn, but the Board sought consensus for the County Attorney to draft a moratorium package and return it at a future public hearing.
County Administrator Brad Bradley confirmed staff would compile background materials and memos for the item. The board gave consensus for the County Attorney’s office to prepare a draft ordinance/package for public review; no moratorium ordinance was adopted at the June 16 meeting.
Commissioners did not specify the scope or definitions for “AI data centers” during the initial exchange, and the County Attorney’s future packet was expected to include the legal definitions, proposed time limits, and potential impacts on permitting and existing approvals.
