Temporary restraining order prevents city from moving forward with data center plans | WHIO-TV

A temporary restraining order (TRO) has been issued against the city of Wilmington, Ohio, located in Clinton County, effectively pausing any immediate decision on a proposed Amazon data center. This legal action, filed in a Clinton County court, specifically prevented the city from moving forward with approval at a recent special planning commission meeting. Plaintiffs and city officials agreed to limit the special planning commission meeting to informational purposes only. This meant no public comments were allowed, and no decision could be made at that time. News Center 7's Amber Jenkins reported live from Wilmington, noting that an Amazon representative conducted most of the discussion at the meeting, presenting impact reports regarding potential traffic and noise concerns associated with the data center. Despite the absence of public input at this particular session, some residents underscored the meeting's importance, especially in light of past instances where Amazon representatives allegedly provided insufficient detail. The legal order also mandates that city officials must provide a three-day notice for any subsequent special meetings pertaining to the data center project.