Board directs staff to develop data-center decommissioning policy framework

Jun 23, 2026

Chair Jefferson directed the county executive to develop a data center decommissioning policy framework that covers planning, environmental protection, infrastructure removal, hazardous-materials management, site restoration and fiscal impacts; residents had urged a decommissioning-bond approach during public comment.

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The board on June 23 directed the county executive to work with staff to create a data center buildings and campuses decommissioning policy framework. Chair Deshauna Jefferson said the directive should address planning, environmental protection, infrastructure removal, hazardous materials, workforce impacts, site redevelopment, and community notification.

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