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Another Kentucky city puts pin in data centers

Kentucky currently has more than two dozen operating data centers and many more data center-related projects under consideration, according to the Kentucky Association of Counties.
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Kentucky currently has more than two dozen operating data centers and many more data center-related projects under consideration, according to the Kentucky Association of Counties.

The Georgetown City Council voted unanimously to extend the city’s data center moratorium through June 30, 2027, giving officials more time to consider restrictions and a potential ban on hyperscale facilities.

Councilwoman Karen Tingle Sames said the city lacks the resources to support a data center.

Mayor Burney Jenkins said the extension would allow the council and the Planning and Zoning Commission to develop regulations if a proposed ban is unsuccessful.

Council member and mayoral candidate Kim Menke also supported the moratorium, saying the city needs standards to evaluate data centers’ infrastructure needs, benefits and potential impacts before deciding whether they are appropriate for Georgetown.

Karyn Czar has been a journalist with WUKY since 2013 and is currently the Assistant News Director. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and brings more than 30 years of broadcast experience to NPR. Karyn's work has been recognized with numerous Associated Press, Kentucky Broadcaster Association, Public Media Journalist, and Edward R. Murrow awards throughout her career.