The council adopted Resolution 2026-42 on Oct. 12, establishing a citywide policy that prohibits data center NDAs and places new restrictions on confidentiality agreements involving other businesses and projects.
The decision follows months of controversy over the city’s agreement with Verrus, the developer behind the proposed Oakline at Mill Creek data center in southeast Salem.
That agreement was signed in March 2025, allowing the company and city staff to hold preliminary discussions without publicly identifying the project. It remained in place until July 8, 2026, when Verrus released the city from its confidentiality obligations…