Michigan Primary Election to Include Data Center Zoning Referendum in August Township, Washtenaw County
Voters in August Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, will decide on a referendum during the primary election to overturn a new zoning ordinance. This ordinance, approved by the township board, rezoned 522 acres of agricultural land to allow for a proposed hyperscale data center by Thor Equities of New York.
In Washtenaw County's August Township, Michigan, voters are heading to the polls to decide on a referendum concerning a proposed hyperscale data center. The August Township board had previously voted to rezone 522 acres of agricultural land to accommodate the development by Thor Equities of New York. However, local citizens launched petition drives to place a referendum on the August ballot, seeking to overturn this zoning ordinance.
This local issue is one of several key items Michigan voters will consider in the upcoming primary election, alongside high-profile races for US Senate and governor. The inclusion of the data center referendum highlights growing local scrutiny and public engagement regarding large-scale development projects.