Data centers are on the November ballot in these Ohio communities

Data centers are on the November ballot in these Ohio communities

News ClipCrain's Cleveland·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH·9/14/2026

Several Ohio communities will have data center-related measures on their November ballots, allowing residents to directly vote on local development policies. Concurrently, the city of Cleveland is in the process of developing its own policies regarding data centers.

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Data center development is becoming a significant local issue across Ohio, with several communities poised to vote on related ballot measures this November. These votes will determine local policies and regulations concerning data centers within their respective jurisdictions.

Separately, the city of Cleveland is also actively engaged in discussions to formulate its own specific policies regarding data centers. The article notes the presence of an H5 Data Center facility located at 1625 Rockwell Avenue, likely situated within the Cleveland area.