Raleigh’s City Council recently approved a six-month moratorium on data centers.
However, Raleigh resident Zainab Baloch and other community members gathered prior to the vote and called for a 32-month pause on new data centers, arguing more time is needed for the community to make its voice heard.
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Balach talked with Cardinal & Pine. Watch the full video to see what Baloch believes needs to happen so Raleigh residents can truly be part of the conversation about building data centers in the city.

















