Council Bluffs Mayor's Push to Pause New Data Center Construction Rejected by City Council

Council Bluffs mayor's push to pause new data center construction rejected by city council

Council Bluffs is grappling with how to balance community concerns with economic development as data center construction continues to grow in the city.WATCH KATRINA'S STORY BELOW Council Bluffs rejects mayor's data center construction pauseMayor Jill Shudak asked the city council to issue a moratorium up to a one-year pause on new data center projects."In order for us to study some of our infrastructure," she said. "As well as take a look at our…

Council Bluffs City Council rejects data center moratorium

The Council Bluffs City Council has rejected a year-long pause on approving data center projects within city limits. Council Bluffs Councilman Doug Rew said it would have sent the wrong signal to developers. “They see a red stop sign,” Rew said, “…and I’m not sure that’s the message that we would want to send right now, […]

What to know about recent vote on data center moratorium in Council Bluffs

The Council Bluffs City Council voted unanimously to deny a proposed moratorium on data centers in the city Monday afternoon.