Ohio Justices Advance Possible Ashville Data Center Vote
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that an emergency resolution passed by the village of Ashville to support a data center project lacked proper emergency justification. This decision by the court clears the way for a potential voter referendum on the data center project.
The Ohio Supreme Court has advanced a potential voter referendum regarding a data center project in the village of Ashville. The court ruled that an emergency resolution, which the village had passed to support the project, failed to provide adequate justification for its emergency status.
Justice Tom Lotshaw issued the ruling on August 11, 2026. This decision effectively invalidates the village's procedural move to expedite support for the data center, opening the door for local voters to have a say on the project's future.