Mattoon City Council Votes to Pause Large-Scale Data Center Development
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
The Mattoon City Council unanimously passed a resolution on September 1 to pause large-scale data center development within the city limits. This moratorium, which was passed with a 5-0 vote, is set to automatically renew each year unless a resolution is passed to end it, requiring a public hearing beforehand. The Council stated that no companies had approached them regarding data center construction.
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Why it matters
The pause was put in place amid concerns about the potential strain on the local ecosystem and water resources. City officials noted that water usage was a primary concern given the recent water crisis.
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Who's involved
- MattoonCity in Illinois, United States
- Rick HallMayor of Mattoon
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