Board perfects ordinance to bar local tax incentives for data centers

The Board perfected Board Bill 55 on the floor, a measure that would add a chapter to the City Code prohibiting local tax incentives for data centers. Sponsor (Alderwoman from the 7th) explained the intent is straightforward: if data centers are expected to be strong revenue generators, the city should not provide tax incentives that reduce those revenues.

The sponsor noted the bill and Board Bill 49 move in tandem because Board Bill 55 relies on Board Bill 49's definitions of data centers. The motion to perfect passed by roll call (announced as 14 ayes). The item will proceed toward third reading and final passage in the normal legislative schedule.