Ohio residents continue dissent over data center ordinances passed by city council

News Clip2:22FOX19 NOW | Cincinnati·Wilmington, Clinton County, OH·9/4/2026

Wilmington, Ohio residents are continuing to express dissent over data center ordinances passed by the City Council. The council voted to approve a rezoning ordinance tonight for a proposed four-billion-dollar Amazon Web Services data center, marking a significant step forward for the project despite public opposition.

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The high-stakes battle over a proposed four-billion-dollar Amazon Web Services data center in Wilmington, Ohio continued tonight as City Council members voted to approve a rezoning ordinance. This decision was described as the last measure standing in the way of the project's approval.

Residents have been vocal in their dissent over the data center ordinances passed by the city council, indicating ongoing opposition despite the council's vote. Local news reporter Allie Hennard was on the scene to cover the details of the council meeting and the public reaction.