August 18, 2026 Data Center Committee Work Session

The City of Russellville, Arkansas held a Data Center Committee Work Session on August 18, 2026, focused on developing zoning and land use amendments related to data centers. The committee discussed forming subcommittees to address various regulatory aspects including land use and zoning, siting compatibility, noise and operations, electrical infrastructure, water resources, stormwater and environmental protection, and monitoring and enforcement. There was emphasis on ensuring that any new regulations would be legally defensible and transparent, with recordings of subcommittee meetings requested. The group considered combining some subcommittees to streamline efforts and discussed potential policy tools such as bonding requirements for land reclamation and emergency clauses. The committee planned to reconvene on September 14, 2026, to review subcommittee progress. No specific contracts, vendor selections, or budget allocations were discussed during this session.