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Salem calls special meeting to consider moratorium on AI data centers

Hundreds packed a July 27 hearing, and councilors are weighing a four-month pause as Verrus says the project would bring 75 jobs.

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After a contentious public meeting, Salem City Council will hold a special meeting Aug. 3 to consider initiating a moratorium on AI data centers.

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Gov. Tina Kotek orders Oregon to withdraw land sale for Salem-area data center

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the state to cancel a land sale for a controversial $5.1B Verrus data center near Salem. The project drew union support and resident pushback over water, energy and infrastructure.

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Salem calls special meeting to consider moratorium on AI data centers

After a contentious public meeting, Salem City Council will hold a special meeting Aug. 3 to consider initiating a moratorium on AI data centers.

·Salem, United States
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City manager calls special council meeting Monday to consider moratorium on data centers

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Salem Reporter broke the news on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
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