Oakland City Council approves 45-day moratorium on data centers

Oakland City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on the approval of data centers in the city, with a provision for extending the measure if needed.  Introduced by Councilmember Carroll Fife, the temporary pause will prevent the city from approving land use agreements or entitlements for data center development, while allowing city staff … Continue reading Oakland City Council approves 45-day moratorium on data centers