'Held hostage.' Canton halts all water service changes tied to Perry

News ClipCanton Repository·Canton, Stark County, OH·3/17/2026

The city of Canton, Ohio has halted all water service changes tied to the Perry data center project, citing concerns over being “held hostage” by the data center developer. The city has imposed a moratorium on new water connections related to the project as it negotiates terms with the developer.

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'Held hostage.' Canton halts all water service changes tied to Perry  Canton Repository