Lexington Halts Data Center Boom | Lexington News

DartPoints dropped $29 million on a former Lexmark site to build a massive data center, sparking fierce local opposition in Lexington. The city council has imposed a moratorium until October 31st while drafting new zoning rules that could ban data centers over 40,000 sq ft and heavily regulate smaller ones. Mayor Linda Gorton firmly opposes the projects, vowing no city funds or tax breaks and pushing for strict regulations on utilities and noise. Her opponent, Raquel Carter, has also turned against hyperscale data centers, warning they worsen affordability and harm the environment — a shift from her earlier support for smaller, renewable-focused operations. The debate is heating up as Lexington grapples with the future of big tech infrastructure in its community. 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/9e9c305bf834b94b