Swain Public Hearing Brings Moratorium Support, Data Center Opposition
Smoky Mountain News | April 8, 2026
At a packed public hearing on high-impact data centers, Fred Crawford supported a temporary moratorium and recommended involving citizens in developing clear, workable regulations -without using county-wide zoning or infringing on private property rights. He encouraged county leaders to use the moratorium period to carefully research the issue and develop well-written standards.