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Residents are calling for a halt on AI usage and new data centers, citing environmental and civil-rights concerns—will the council listen?

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Residents urge moratorium on data centers and council schedules community meetings
A resident warned council members about AI risks and data-center impacts; the council announced three public meetings on data centers in late September and early October to gather input.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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Cleveland City Council is considering a significant moratorium on data center permits, aiming to evaluate the impact on zoning and infrastructure before moving forward.

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City Council advances ordinance declaring moratorium on data-center permits
Cleveland City Council placed Ordinance 5 56 20 26 (a proposed moratorium on review and issuance of permits for data centers) on its second-reading calendar and moved it toward final passage; the measure would pause zoning permits, certificates of occupancy and related utility permits while review occurs.
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July 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Cleveland's council is facing mounting pressure to pause a $1.6 billion data center project amid urgent concerns over its massive energy and water demands.

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Council debate centers on proposed moratorium for hyperscale data centers after permit filings
Council members and public commenters urged a one‑year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers to study zoning, infrastructure and water and energy impacts after a developer submitted permits; Councilwoman Nikki Hudson urged swift passage of ordinance 5562026.
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May 15, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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Cleveland Councilmember Charles Slife is pushing for a moratorium on data center permits to assess their environmental impact and ensure smart growth in the city.

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Councilmember seeks moratorium on data-center permits, citing energy and land-use risks
Councilmember Slife introduced Ordinance 5-56-2026 to pause data-center permits and certificates of occupancy in Cleveland so the city can study energy, water and land-use impacts; several council members voiced support and asked staff for regulatory options and possible taxation of existing facilities.
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April 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM