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Oppidan is proposing a data center at the former McDonald Steel property in McDonald, Ohio, promising 250 jobs and $7.3 million in property taxes. However, local residents are highly concerned about potential emissions, noise, and environmental impacts, leading the village council to consider a moratorium on data center development.
McDonald, Ohio's Mayor Ray Lewis has been actively working for two years to bring a data center to the village, including lobbying for state tax exemptions and pushing for zoning code changes. A watchdog report raises concerns that the mayor has not secured incentives for residents, unlike other communities. A public forum is currently being held to present the project to a skeptical public.
Local building trades view data center construction as beneficial for the Mahoning Valley, countering public apprehension regarding utility costs and environmental impact. Specific projects are proposed in Lordstown and McDonald, Ohio, but the Lordstown project faces a moratorium and a lawsuit from the developer.