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Ohio Voters Fight Data Center | Cincinnati News
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- Jul 29, 2026
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Summary
In a high-stakes legal showdown, Ohio residents in Ashville are fighting to block a controversial data center project — and they’re taking their case to the state’s highest court. Frustrated by a village official’s rejection of their referendum petition, citizens are now demanding a public vote on the development, arguing it fundamentally alters their community. The developers, EdgeConneX, fast-tracked approval under an “emergency” banner — a move critics say was a tactic to dodge public scrutiny. If the Ohio Supreme Court rules against the referendum, it could set a dangerous precedent, weakening citizens’ power to challenge major projects that impact their towns — and sparking a statewide debate over democracy, energy use, and the future of local governance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/51aae01db285a3b9