Data center moratorium

Requested a moratorium on the data center going in, saying the board and planning department need more information.

Formally asked the commission to recommend a temporary moratorium on new data center applications, citing Reno, Humboldt County, and Henderson pauses and 15 states considering legislation.

A 30-year Silver Springs resident who just learned two data centers were approved there, said data centers serve AI and surveillance, and asked for a moratorium.

Requested an official moratorium on data centers pending more research, and noted her timely written comments weren't included in the agenda packet.

Asked for a formal moratorium on new data center approvals, citing grid strain, water use in a drought-prone region, and few local jobs.

Also requested a moratorium, detailing noise, light pollution, wildlife displacement, and water impacts of cooling systems, and called for updated land-use codes with setbacks and impact studies.