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Saginaw Council Votes to Pause Data Center Construction

12/18/2025

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The Saginaw City Council voted 5-4 on December 15 to draft a moratorium regulating data center construction in response to rapid growth of the artificial intelligence industry.
Council member Carly Rose Hammond said the moratorium would allow time for research.
Opponents, including Mayor Brenda Moore, questioned the need, noting no data centers are planned here.
Concerns include impacts on the power grid, water supply, environmental issues, pollution and noise.

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The Saginaw City Council voted 5-4 on December 15 to draft a moratorium regulating data center construction in response to rapid growth of the artificial intelligence industry.
Council member Carly Rose Hammond said the moratorium would allow time for research.
Opponents, including Mayor Brenda Moore, questioned the need, noting no data centers are planned here.
Concerns include impacts on the power grid, water supply, environmental issues, pollution and noise.