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Planning board votes to ban data centers in unincorporated McPherson County
Summary
Citing groundwater and infrastructure concerns, the board voted 5–2 to ban data centers in unincorporated parts of McPherson County and will forward that recommendation to the county commissioners.
After a lengthy discussion of water use, energy demands, ownership vetting and local workforce implications, the board voted to ban data centers in unincorporated McPherson County. A board member summarized local concerns about water and utility impacts and urged caution; another member noted the board's role is advisory to commissioners and recommended forwarding community input.
The motion to ban data centers in unincorporated McPherson County was moved and seconded and passed on a roll‑call vote, 5–2. Board members cited groundwater pressures and the uncertain effects on local electricity rates and emergency response as reasons for the vote. The board will include the ban recommendation in the model‑code packet to be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners on 08/31/2026.
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