Mt. Orab data center debate
Residents in Mt. Orab, Ohio, expressed concerns to the Village Planning Commission regarding a proposed high-tech overlay district designed to facilitate data center development. They hope the council votes down the measure, emphasizing the importance of representing the people's will.
Residents of Mt. Orab, Ohio, attended a Village Planning Commission meeting to voice their opposition to a proposed high-tech overlay district. This new zoning tool is intended to pave the way for data center developments within the community.
Local resident Allie Hennard reported live from Mt. Orab for FOX19 NOW, stating that the Planning Commission did not comment after the meeting but indicated they are listening to residents' concerns. Residents are advocating for more regulations to be in place for data centers and hope the village council will vote down the proposed district, asserting that the council should represent the will of the people.