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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rowan County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed AI Data Centers and Environmental Concerns
Residents turned out in massive numbers to protest a massive AI data center planned for Long Ferry Road, raising serious alarms about water consumption, power grid strain, noise, and lack of transparency. While the board enacted a one-year countywide data center moratorium, frustration boiled over when it was revealed the current Long Ferry Road project is exempt from the pause due to existing legal vesting.
FY 2026-2027 County Budget Adoption
County officials unveiled a $246.96 million budget that keeps property taxes flat at 58 cents while funding elementary school resource officers, employee raises, and capital projects.
Mooresville Motorsports Complex Rezoning (Z 01-26 / SNIA 01-26)
A developer is seeking to rezone 13 acres to Community Business-Industrial and secure a watershed allocation permit for a 170,000-square-foot expansion including a racing school and storage garages, drawing strong opposition from nearby residents over traffic and rural preservation.