The Winooski City Council has placed a discussion item on its agenda for a meeting scheduled Nov. 17, 2026, titled “Discussion: Data Center Prohibition Ordinance,” according to the published agenda posted by the city.
The agenda item is listed under Mayor Thomas Renner, and according to the agenda record, the mayor introduced a memo on the topic and the document notes an appreciation for discussion among council members regarding a possible ordinance addressing data centers in the city.
The matter is relevant to residents because it concerns whether Winooski would prohibit data center facilities within city limits, a land-use and development question that could affect future construction, zoning, and municipal planning decisions, according to the agenda.
- Meeting date: Nov. 17, 2026, in Winooski, VT
- Agenda item: “Discussion: Data Center Prohibition Ordinance”
- Listed presenter: Mayor Thomas Renner
- Agenda also references a prior motion, made by Deputy Mayor Oakleaf and seconded by Councilor Turkos, that passed 4-0, scheduling a related matter for Dec. 7, 2026
- Source: official Winooski City Council agenda, posted on the city’s CivicPlus agenda center
According to the agenda, the Nov. 17 item is listed as a discussion, not a vote. The agenda record also references a related item scheduled for Dec. 7, 2026, following a motion that passed 4-0 at a prior session. No vote on a data center prohibition ordinance is listed on the Nov. 17 agenda.
Residents seeking more information or wishing to comment can attend the Nov. 17, 2026 council meeting in Winooski or consult the full agenda posted on the city’s official CivicPlus site for meeting time, location, and any public comment procedures.
Official source: the published record