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Data center moratorium

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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

Public comments (5)

OpposedRosemary Sumitsky DawesOct 27, 2026

Summarized six data center briefing topics — energy demand, fiscal impact, environment, noise — and questioned the town manager's prior role in Northern Virginia data center development, urging the town to bar data centers via the UDO use table.

Regular Town Council Meeting — October 27, 2026 · 1:45:10 →
ConcernedMichelle Hoffner O'ConnorOct 13, 2026

Questioned the pace and transparency of the data center moratorium work, urged extending the moratorium, and suggested the town buy ETJ land for a park or community farm instead.

Regular Town Council Meeting — October 13, 2026 · 2:11:31 →
SupportiveDr. Michelle Hoffner O'ConnorApr 14, 2026

Strongly endorsed the moratorium, urging rigorous expert studies of emissions, noise, water, and health impacts, and warned against developer misinformation.

Regular Town Council Meeting — April 14, 2026 · 2:22:30 →
OpposedDon CasolinoApr 14, 2026

Declared 'no data centers in Wake County ever,' questioned water infrastructure analysis and the land trust governance structure.

Regular Town Council Meeting — April 14, 2026 · 2:31:04 →
SupportiveFran HudsonApr 14, 2026

Read from the UDO's purpose statement, arguing the town must regulate to protect public health, safety, and small-town character.

Regular Town Council Meeting — April 14, 2026 · 2:33:59 →

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