Politics & Government
Proposed Moratorium On New Oakland Data Centers Passed By City Council Committee
Councilmember Charlene Wang is among city leaders pushing for a closer look.
September 23, 2026
Data centers are moving into the spotlight across the Bay Area, as cities try to figure out what they need to know before approving projects.
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And on Tuesday, Oakland's City Council weighed in. The council's Life Enrichment Committee passed a 45-day moratorium new data centers, moving the proposal forward for consideration by the full City Council for their October 6 agenda.
Councilmember Charlene Wang is among city leaders pushing for a closer look.
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