Florida’s counties have the authority to make local land-use decisions that reflect their communities’ values and priorities. Escambia County used that authority to adopt a full ban on large-scale data centers.
Local home rule is the foundation of this movement: the power to decide, county by county, whether these facilities belong.
Why It Matters
- Counties can use local land-use authority to set the terms of development in their community.
- Escambia County has already shown that a full local ban is achievable.
- Local decisions can reflect the specific needs of each county’s residents, resources, and land.
- Acting early — before projects are underway — protects a community’s ability to choose.
Local home rule means these decisions belong to your community. Counties can act now to protect their future.