Vivek Ramaswamy addresses Butler County concerns over data centers, property taxes during fair stop
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican gubernatorial nominee, addressed concerns about data centers and property taxes at the Butler County Fair in Ohio. He advocated for data centers to pay their own energy costs amidst an active six-month moratorium on new data center development and citizen-led efforts to restrict them in Trenton and Hamilton.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican gubernatorial nominee for Ohio, campaigned at the Butler County Fair, addressing local concerns including property taxes and data centers. He engaged with approximately 100 fairgoers in Hamilton, Ohio, outlining his campaign priorities for the November election against Democratic nominee Amy Acton.
Regarding data centers, Ramaswamy stated that large-scale facilities should bear their own energy costs rather than burdening taxpayers. This stance comes as Butler County commissioners have already enacted a six-month moratorium on new data center developments in areas under county zoning.
Furthermore, residents in Trenton and Hamilton are actively pursuing citizen-led efforts to restrict future data center growth. These initiatives include proposed charter amendments targeting data centers exceeding 25 megawatts, with petitions already submitted to local authorities.
Ramaswamy also discussed property taxes and school funding, responding to former teacher Becky Banks by emphasizing academic standards over increased funding. He promoted his plan to eliminate Ohio's state income tax and discussed public safety and government fraud.