Sights and sounds from Franklin Co. data center vote
The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Commission voted on two data center proposals, backing one and rejecting another. Both recommendations have been sent to the county commissioners for further review after a contentious public discussion.
The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Commission held a contentious meeting regarding two data center proposals. During the public discussion, attendees were urged to refrain from interruptions to allow the commission to complete its deliberation and vote. One parcel of property in Franklin County was highlighted as being prime for commercial rezoning, specifically for a data center.
Following the debate, the commission voted on the proposals. The commission ultimately backed one data center proposal while rejecting another. Both proposals will now advance to the county commissioners for further review and a final decision, indicating an ongoing process for these developments in Franklin County.