Pataskala City Council advances data center ban ordinance for voter decision
The Pataskala City Council has passed an ordinance that could lead to voters deciding to ban large data centers in the city on the November ballot. This follows an effort by neighbors who collected over 500 petition signatures, which the Board of Elections still needs to verify.
The Pataskala City Council has taken a significant step towards allowing voters to decide on the future of large data centers in the city. The council passed an ordinance that paves the way for a measure to appear on the November ballot, potentially banning the construction of such facilities.
This action comes as a direct response to a community-led effort. Neighbors opposed to large data centers have actively campaigned, successfully collecting more than 500 petition signatures. These signatures are crucial for placing the issue before voters.
The next procedural hurdle involves the Board of Elections, which must verify the collected signatures to ensure the petition meets the necessary requirements for inclusion on the November ballot.