Greater Cincinnati Voters Block Data Center Projects in Trenton and Wilmington
Greater Cincinnati voters approved a ban on data centers in Trenton, effectively stopping Prologis’ planned 141-acre project. Wilmington voters rejected a rezoning proposal that would have enabled data center development, while Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton expressed support for a conditional statewide moratorium.
Voters in several Greater Cincinnati communities took action on data center development during the midterm election. In Trenton, nearly 80% approved a ban that effectively halts Prologis’ proposed 141-acre data center project. Wilmington voters also overwhelmingly rejected the City Council’s plan to rezone hundreds of acres across four properties for potential data center construction.
Voters in Adams County’s Sprigg and Monroe townships approved zoning plans intended to preserve rural agricultural areas. Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton said she supports a conditional statewide moratorium on data centers until lawmakers establish additional safeguards for large-scale projects.