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Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Supports Moratorium on Data Center Construction

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 20
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Mayor Matt Zacher stated support for a one-year moratorium on data center construction in Wisconsin Rapids. This proposal is being considered by the full city council. The push comes amid controversy surrounding a proposed data center on the city's former paper mill site, following the unanimous rejection of a conditional use permit by the city's plan commission.

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The moratorium proposal is part of a larger discussion about how the city manages industrial development and controversy. Zacher noted that the city leadership is currently grappling with the lack of a clear protocol for such high-level negotiations.

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  • Matt ZacherMayor of Wisconsin Rapids and proponent of the moratorium push.
  • Wisconsin RapidsCity currently debating the proposal for a data center moratorium.

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