Urbana data center saga continues with charter amendment, mayor recall, developer campaign

News ClipSpringfield News-Sun·Urbana, Champaign County, OH·7/30/2026

The city of Urbana is facing an ongoing dispute regarding a data center development. This situation has led to efforts for a charter amendment and a campaign to recall the mayor, indicating significant local opposition and governmental involvement. A developer is also conducting a campaign related to the data center project.

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Gov: Urbana City Council
Urbana data center saga continues with charter amendment, mayor recall, developer campaign  Springfield News-Sun