Augusta Township Voters Reject Industrial Rezoning for Data Center
Augusta Township voters in Washtenaw County, Michigan, rejected an industrial rezoning application that would have paved the way for a proposed data center campus. The referendum saw a significant majority vote against the rezoning, keeping the properties designated as agricultural residential.
Augusta Township voters decisively rejected a proposed industrial rezoning, which was essential for a planned data center campus. The referendum, held on August 4, saw 2,314 "no" votes against just 269 "yes" votes, ensuring that the seven parcels in question will remain zoned for agricultural residential use. This outcome effectively blocks the specific rezoning necessary for the data center development.
The vote was part of a larger primary election where Washtenaw-area residents also selected nominees for various township and state legislative offices, and decided on several millage proposals for schools, libraries, fire protection, and farmland preservation. All 112 Washtenaw County precincts reported results by early August 5, though they remain unofficial pending certification.