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La Conner Council Halts Data Center Permits

Friday, July 31, 2026

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La Conner Town Council approved a temporary moratorium on data center permit applications Tuesday, July 29, 2026.

The council's decision, detailed in public records, aims to pause all data center permit processing within town limits until further review. Council members cited community feedback and environmental concerns as key factors. The moratorium is set to last until the council reconvenes in September.

The move follows growing local debate over data center development, which has raised questions about infrastructure strain and environmental impacts on the small town.

📄 Source: Skagit Valley Herald — https://goskagit.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news/local_news&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc

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