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At the Land Use & Transportation Committee meeting on May 7, 2026, members considered Ordinance 26-0158 to establish data centers as a prohibited use citywide, including related definitions, conforming changes, a special effective date, and termination provisions. A motion by Ryan Dorsey to recommend the ordinance favorably with amendment to the Baltimore City Council carried. Attendance: Dorsey, Mark Parker, Paris Gray, John Bullock, Phylicia Porter, and Zac Blanchard (Present); Sharon Green Middleton (Excused). Vote: Yes 5, Out‑Chamber 1.
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