Lucas County leads state in signatures to ban large data centers

Lucas County leads state in signatures to ban large data centers

News ClipToledo Blade·Lucas County, OH·5/18/2026

Lucas County residents are leading a statewide campaign in Ohio to gather signatures aimed at prohibiting the construction of large data centers. This effort seeks to implement a ban on such facilities across the state. The campaign demonstrates significant local support for restricting data center development.

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COLUMBUS — The campaign to prohibit the construction of large data centers in Ohio has received the most support from residents of Lucas County, according ...