Clay County Board Adopts Data Center Moratorium; Property Valuation Rulings Issued
The Clay County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a six-month moratorium on data centers at its July 21 meeting, passing Resolution #2026-07 on a 7-0 vote. The resolution was reviewed and approved by the county attorney before adoption. No public input was received on the measure.
Data Center Moratorium
Resolution #2026-07 imposes a moratorium on data centers in Clay County. The board approved it 7-0. The county attorney reviewed and approved the resolution prior to the vote. The board did not receive public comment on the item.
Also at the July 21 meeting, the board approved minutes from two prior meetings — a special meeting on July 13, 2026, and a regular meeting on July 14, 2026 — both on 7-0 votes. The board accepted the county treasurer's semi-annual statement, also 7-0.
Property Valuation Decisions
Acting as the Board of Equalization on July 21, the supervisors made three property-related rulings, all unanimous:
- Approved a reduced valuation on Parcel ID# 837300, owned by Amy Hoffman, following a protest hearing (7-0).
- Denied a destroyed-property reassessment on Parcel ID# 404200, as recommended by the County Assessor (7-0).
- Approved the County Assessor's proposed over/under value adjustments on real property listings (7-0).
July 28 Agenda Items
The board's July 28 meeting was listed as agenda-only; official minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed. Items scheduled for discussion included:
- A public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit.
- A CASA annual report and FY 26-27 budget request.
- A proposed resolution to place the dissolution of townships on the 2026 General Ballot.
- Budget reviews for Marshall and School Creek Townships.
- An FY 2026-2027 budget request for the District 10 Probation Office.
The Board of Equalization was also scheduled to meet July 28 to review previous meeting minutes and hold a public hearing on permissive tax exemptions. Minutes for that meeting have not yet been published.
Coming Up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the county's official postings for any newly scheduled or special meetings.