Sep 17, 2026 - Politics

Cleveland seeks public input on data centers

Sam Allard

Blue Cleveland City Council banner with seal, large Data Center headline and Update and Public Hearing subtitle, and three meeting cards over a city hall backdrop. — Photo: Flyer courtesy of Cleveland City Council

Cleveland City Council will hold three upcoming public hearings to solicit resident feedback on future data center development.

State of play: The council passed a three-month moratorium on new data center permits in July. That expires Oct. 20, but could be extended if regulations aren't in place by then.

Driving the news: Hearings are scheduled for Sept. 24 at Collinwood Rec Center, Sept. 29 at City Hall and Oct. 7 at Gunning Rec Center.

Residents can also submit feedback through an online survey.

What they're saying: "Knowing what residents think about data centers is a critical part of what we need to understand," Councilman Brian Kazy, who leads council's Data Center Working Group, said in a statement.

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