City Councilperson, Baltimore, Maryland
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Phylicia Porter has 2 statements on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Baltimore City Council Councilperson Phylicia Porter, chair of the public health committee, sponsored the data center zoning bill in April 2026 with amendments taking effect after the development moratorium ends in June 2027
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 24, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Technical.ly (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Councilwoman Phylicia Porter stated data center industry is rapidly expanding and Baltimore should be part of that economic future but not at the expense of communities that have already absorbed so much
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: August 17, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- CBS News (opens in a new tab), national outlet
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
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