The Chewelah City Council has scheduled a public hearing for Nov. 18, 2026, to consider a proposed six-month moratorium on data center development, according to the published agenda for that meeting.
The agenda item is listed as “PH 6 Month Moratorium Data Centers,” according to the official publication record associated with the meeting. The agenda does not specify additional details about the scope, boundaries, or rationale for the proposed moratorium beyond this listing.
For Chewelah residents, the hearing matters because it represents a formal opportunity for the public to weigh in before any council action on data center development in the city. A moratorium, if the council were to act on one, would pause new data center projects for a defined period while the city considers related policy.
- Meeting date: Nov. 18, 2026
- Location: Chewelah, WA
- Agenda item: Public Hearing on a proposed six-month moratorium on data centers
- Meeting type: City Council session, according to the published agenda
According to the published agenda, the item is scheduled as a public hearing before the Chewelah City Council. The agenda does not indicate that a vote or final decision has already occurred; it lists the matter for consideration at the Nov. 18 session.
Residents who wish to participate can attend the Nov. 18, 2026 City Council meeting in Chewelah to provide public comment during the scheduled hearing. The full agenda is available through the City of Chewelah’s official agenda center.
Official source: the published record