Fresno Council Moves to Ban Data Centers | Fresno News

Fresno’s council is gearing up to slam the brakes on data centers, with Councilmember Nick Richardson leading the charge for a citywide ban—mainly because these energy-hungry facilities guzzle water in a region already battling scarcity. His proposal would strip the Planning Director of the power to approve data centers under loopholes, forcing decisions through formal channels. The move follows concerns over the Southeast Development Area plan and comes as Richardson believes his colleagues share his worries about resource strain. If approved next Thursday, the ban will still face multiple review steps—including airport commission and planning commission votes—before becoming law, marking a pivotal moment in Fresno’s approach to growth and sustainability. 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/66aa5dbdf61f107c