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News Clip4:47WFMJ·Youngstown, Mahoning County, OH

Watchdog Report: City discusses data center sites, public opposition

The city of Youngstown, Ohio, is having internal discussions about potential data center developments, with conversations dating back to last year and involving specific sites and electricity needs. While no formal proposals have been submitted, officials are preparing for the possibility and acknowledging growing community opposition. The mayor has maintained a non-committal public stance.

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7/23/2026

News ClipWFMJ·Youngstown, Mahoning County, OH

Youngstown leaders pursued major data center for past year, emails reveal

Youngstown city leaders, including Mayor McDowell's administration, have been secretly pursuing a "multibillion dollar" data center development with companies like Wharton Equity and LightHouse Data Centers for over a year. This pursuit comes despite known public opposition and the fact that nearby communities have enacted moratoriums due to concerns about noise, water use, and pollution. The city has engaged with utilities and site selection firms while attempting to manage public messaging.

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7/23/2026