Local officials across Washtenaw County are increasingly calling for more time before major data center projects move forward, saying communities need more information about possible effects on land use, water, traffic, roads and nearby neighborhoods.
At the county level, that concern is now formal. On March 18, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting local municipalities “for enacting data center moratoriums” and commending the county’s Resiliency Office for leading collaboration with local governments. Washtenaw County Commissioner Jason Maciejewski, who represents District 1, proposed an amendment during that discussion.
Maciejewski said local governments need time to understand what these projects could mean before more decisions are made…