Council Pushes for Data Center Pause | Indianapolis News

Indianapolis City-County Council President Maggie Lewis is pushing for a hard stop on new data center construction, proposing a moratorium amendment set for a July 13th committee vote — a move sparked by concerns that proposed zoning rules are too weak to protect residents. While the Metropolitan Development Commission moves forward with new standards, critics like Citizens Action Coalition argue they fall short and demand a pause to implement stronger safeguards. Lewis insists the council’s duty is to prioritize community well-being, citing unresolved questions that make rushed decisions irresponsible. This isn’t the first attempt — a May 4th resolution called for a halt but was symbolic and non-binding. Residents can weigh in at a public hearing on July 13th at 5:30 PM in the City-County Building, where the future of data center expansion hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5bab8af8080fd342