Boise mayor proposes moratorium to block mega data center development

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is proposing a moratorium on the development of mega data centers within city limits, aiming to block large-scale projects before any arrive.

A public hearing will be held at the Boise City Council’s Tuesday meeting. If passed, the moratorium will go into effect immediately.

“These mega data centers don’t belong anywhere in Idaho, and in the absence of a state-wide moratorium, I’m pulling the emergency brake to protect Boiseans and our precious natural resources,” McLean said…

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