Proposed data center development moves closer to reality in Ohio city
The city of Trenton, Ohio, approved a 75% property tax abatement for 15 years for a proposed Prologis data center. This decision faces strong opposition from residents, who argue the abatement is too generous and are pushing for a data center moratorium on the November ballot.
The city of Trenton in Butler County, Ohio, has approved a 75% property tax exemption for 15 years for a proposed data center development by tech company Prologis. The site is designated a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA). Under the agreement, Prologis is expected to create 120 jobs and contribute millions to the city and local schools.
Trenton Mayor Ryan Perry defended the tax abatement, stating that most businesses in the city receive some form of abatement and that the city would receive less without the company.
However, resident Barry Blankenship expressed strong opposition, arguing that the abatement represents a significant loss of potential revenue for the city and schools, amounting to over $2 million annually that would not be coming to them. Blankenship has circulated a petition for a data center moratorium in Trenton, aiming to get it on the November ballot, indicating ongoing community resilience despite city actions.