Data Center Ban In Baltimore County May Be Extended: Report

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — The temporary moratorium that the Baltimore County Council issued earlier in the year is expected to be extended, according to reports.

Councilmember David Marks said in a statement that the extension would likely be "through next summer, guaranteeing public input from everyone."

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WYPR reported that the extension was also backed by Councilmembers Nino Mangione, Mike Ertel and Izzy Patoka.

Baltimore County implemented a ban in February to allow more time for understanding both the benefits and drawbacks of data centers.

Read more at WYPR News.