9/14/2026 Carroll County Board of Supervisors Called Meeting.

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held a called meeting on September 14, 2026, primarily to discuss and adopt an emergency ordinance regulating hyperscale data centers. The board convened in a closed session to consult legal counsel regarding the ordinance before voting to adopt it. The ordinance was approved with a majority vote, with one member dissenting. Additionally, the board voted to request the Planning Commission to consider amendments to the comprehensive plan related to data centers and public facilities, setting a joint public hearing for October 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM to discuss these amendments. These actions reflect the county's efforts to regulate data center development and ensure proper planning and public input within a 60-day window for the emergency ordinance.