Imposition of City-wide one-year moratorium on issuance of new or expanded data center permits and approvals

Record number: O2026-0028856
Type: Ordinance; category: Energy/Environmental Issues
Status: In Committee (Referred)
Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
Co-sponsors (3): Maria E. Hadden (49th Ward), Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th Ward), Lamont J. Robinson (4th Ward)
Committee: Committee on Committees and Rules
Submitted Date: Sep 23, 2026
Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
Official record: Office of the City Clerk

Timeline

Sep 23, 2026: Referred, City Council. Two committees being called, the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy and the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards, the matter was Referred to Committee on Committees and Rules (Pursuant to Council Rule 42).

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