Richland County commissioners oppose data center plan, but cannot ban them
Richland County commissioners reiterated their opposition to a proposed data center in Franklin Township, Ohio, but stated they lack the legal authority to enact a county-wide ban. The City of Mansfield previously decided not to pursue the project with developer EnergiAcres due to a lack of coordination and vetting. Residents continue active opposition, including supporting a statewide petition to prevent new large data centers.


