Commissioners vote on series of rules to govern data center projects in region

News Clip2:13WCPO 9·Mason County, OH·2/5/2026

The Mason County Joint Planning Commission voted 5-1 to approve rules that could govern data centers in the region, with a mix of support and opposition from residents.

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Gov: Mason County Joint Planning Commission
The Mason County Joint Planning Commission voted 5-1 to approve rules that could govern data centers in the region, in front of a packed room of people largely opposed to having data centers near them. We spoke to residents who showed both concern and support for data center projects.