Why did Salem council cite a ‘compelling need’ for the moratorium?
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Salem councilors gave final approval to a 120-day moratorium on data center development Monday night, giving a new city task force more time to research how to regulate the facilities safely.
The moratorium will expire on Jan. 19, unless councilors decide in the new year to extend it for roughly six more months. Council will consider extending the moratorium in January…