u/mc_boy

Unfortunately, Illinois is a desirable place for data centers due to the tax breaks. I am unaware if our zoning here in Carbondale allows data centers but regardless, I think it would send the appropriate message that we are a ecologically forward thinking community if we have a city-wide moratorium on data centers in place.

I keep seeing nightmare scenarios of City councils across the country approve permits for data centers despite intense public opposition. I can't imagine our Council or planning commission would approve such a project but having this moratorium would protect us from such a situation in the future in the chance it arises with a different Council. What do you guys think?