SUPERIOR, WI (Northern News Now) – Even though there is no current proposal to build a data center in Superior, the City Council on Tuesday approved a one year moratorium on data centers in the city.
Councilor Garner Moffat proposed the moratorium, saying since the issue has become so controversial nationally, it makes sense to review the idea before any company files an application.
Data centers have become a hot-button issue in communities nationwide—sparking debate over potential jobs and tax revenue, but also concerns about health, environmental impacts, and strain on infrastructure.
Councilor Moffat says the moratorium is a precaution and that a review is the responsible thing to do prior to having any application on the table.
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