Seattle City Council to Vote on Moratorium for New Data Centers

The Seattle City Council is scheduled to vote on June 9, 2026, regarding a proposed one-year moratorium on new data centers. This proposal comes after several companies suggested constructing five large-scale data centers in the city. Employees from Amazon, Seattle's largest tech company, have expressed support for the moratorium, testifying in favor of the policy during a recent council meeting. The debate around data centers has intensified nationwide, with concerns raised about their impact on water consumption, local electricity prices, and noise levels.