The Yakima County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is scheduled to consider an item labeled “Large Data Centers – Moratorium” during its meeting on Aug. 26, 2026, according to the published agenda.
The agenda item, listed under the names Tommy and Shawna, appears among a series of standing agenda topics that include reports from subcommittees and study groups, a special meetings follow-up, and a staff status report on cases before the BOCC, according to the published agenda.
For Yakima County residents, the item matters because it concerns a potential moratorium on large data centers, though the published agenda does not specify the scope, duration, or terms of any such moratorium under discussion.
- Meeting date: Aug. 26, 2026
- Location: Yakima County, WA
- Agenda item: “Large Data Centers – Moratorium (Tommy and Shawna)”
- Other agenda items: subcommittee/study group reports, special meetings follow-up, staff status report on BOCC cases, secretary’s report
- Next scheduled meeting: Sept. 9, in person, according to the agenda
According to the published agenda, the meeting includes a provision for adjournment or continuance to a future date, place, and time. The agenda lists the county’s next meeting as Sept. 9, held in person.
Residents seeking more information or wishing to participate can consult the full agenda posted on the Yakima County CivicPlus AgendaCenter and attend the Aug. 26, 2026 meeting in person.
Official source: the published record