Spokane County commissioners held a public hearing on a proposed moratorium for data centers, which drew significant public debate and community input.
Residents expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of data centers on local resources. The discussion highlighted differing opinions on the necessity and implications of such facilities in the region.
The City of Spokane already has a one-year moratorium in place for data centers. That decision was made quickly after Avista announced it was in discussion with a potential data center.
Avista has since paused those discussions.