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Memphis City Council Passes Data Center Regulation with 135-Day Moratorium

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 3
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What happened

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The Memphis City Council narrowly voted to pass a substitute data center regulation ordinance. This ordinance includes a 135-day moratorium, which is shorter than an 18-month moratorium previously proposed. Organizers and community members stated that the passed ordinance does not include a requirement for community input, unlike the ordinance that failed.

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Why it matters

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The passage of new rules for data centers in Memphis changes the regulatory environment for the industry. Amber Sherman, lead organizer for Black Voters Matter, noted that the passed ordinance was based on expert input rather than the community input they had requested.

Local government in Memphis partnered on relief efforts, coordinated by Amber Sherman of Black Voters Matter.

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Who's involved

  • MemphisCity where the Council passed the data center regulation ordinance.
  • Amber ShermanLead organizer for Black Voters Matter who advocated for community input.
  • Black Voters MatterVoting rights organization that Amber Sherman coordinated for.

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