Sunbury residents submit petition for voters to weigh in on proposed data center
Residents in Sunbury, Ohio, have submitted a petition with over 400 signatures to the city, aiming to place a proposed Amazon data center project on the November ballot. Concerned about the project's proximity to homes and schools, as well as construction and light pollution, the petitioners hope to stop the two-billion-dollar development. The Board of Elections must now certify the signatures for the measure to proceed to a public vote.
Residents of eastern Delaware County, specifically in Sunbury, Ohio, have formally submitted a petition to the city to halt a proposed Amazon data center project. The petition, signed by over 400 individuals, seeks to place the issue on the November ballot, allowing voters to decide the fate of the development.
The proposed data center site encompasses approximately 1,300 acres of farmland. Community members have voiced concerns regarding the project's proximity to residential areas and schools, as well as potential impacts from construction and light pollution. Amazon plans to invest an estimated $2 billion in the facility, which is projected to create around 50 jobs with an average annual salary of $90,000.
The next step involves the Board of Elections, which must certify the collected signatures to ensure the measure qualifies for the upcoming ballot. If approved, Sunbury voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on the controversial development.