The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed two pieces of legislation placing an 18-month pause on data center development. The moratorium is intended to give the county time to develop long-term, comprehensive regulations and safeguards. Council President Natali Fani-González announced the action on August 5, 2026.
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Source: Council President Natali Fani-González, “Data Centers on Pause | Español abajo”, received Aug 5, 2026.
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