City of Hobart, Indiana votes to approve a fill permit for controversial Amazon data center proposal

City of Hobart, Indiana votes to approve a fill permit for controversial Amazon data center proposal

News ClipABC7 Chicago·Hobart, Lake County, IN·2/5/2026

The City of Hobart, Indiana has voted to approve a fill permit for an Amazon data center proposal, despite strong opposition from residents concerned about health and environmental impacts. The approval came before a site plan was available, sparking outrage from the public. Those in favor say the data center will bring thousands of jobs, while opponents argue that proper studies need to be conducted first.

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HOBART, Ind. (WLS) -- The City of Hobart has voted to approve a fill permit on the site designated for an Amazon data center during a meeting Thursday night. It came after outcry from the crowd, calling for more studies on the site. Emotions ran high at the Hobart Plan Commission meeting over the d