Riley County begins planning work session on data centers, flags infrastructure and regulation questions
Aug 4, 2026
Planning Director Amanda Webb led a wide-ranging work session on data centers, highlighting rapid technology change, moratorium context, infrastructure constraints (electricity, water), and options for targeted local regulations to protect residents and utilities.
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Riley County’s planning director, Amanda Webb, led an extended work session to introduce data-center issues, regulatory options and community concerns. Webb said the county has a moratorium in place and is gathering information from recent planning summits and peer jurisdictions to craft a measured local approach.
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