Commissioner, Orange County
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Kelly Martinez Semrad has 4 statements on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Kelly Martinez Semrad, Orange County commissioner, advocates for one year moratorium on new data center applications due to unknown long term environmental and quality of life effects
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Orlando Weekly (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Orange County Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad advocates for one year temporary moratorium on all new data centers, citing lack of county definitions and zoning regulations for data centers.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Florida Politics (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Kelly Martinez Semrad said the county needs more time to evaluate the short, medium and long term effects of large AI data centers, citing concerns about water consumption, increased utility costs for nearby residents and noise
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 15, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- FOX 35 Orlando (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Commissioner Kelly Semrad requested discussion of one year or longer temporary pause on AI data center development to allow staff to study impacts
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 14, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Orlando Weekly (opens in a new tab), local outlet
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
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