The San Marcos City Council voted to prohibit data centers in all city zoning districts after months of public discussion about the potential impacts of data center development on the community.

Concerns Over Quality of Life

Councilmember Lorenzo Gonzalez, who voted in favor of the ban, initially considered data center development due to potential economic benefits. However, after reviewing information from communities across the country and hearing from residents, Gonzalez felt significant concerns were unresolved.

Gonzalez stated that the vote was not a rejection of economic development, but rather a thoughtful approach to ensuring projects provide a clear benefit to the people who already live in San Marcos.

Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.