Why did Trenton Council reject a ballot petition to ban data centers?

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How it spread - 5 original reports

1. Tue, 4 August 2026

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   • wysu.org21:14first to report
     Why did Trenton Council reject a ballot petition to ban data centers?

     Residents collected more than 300 valid signatures for the petition. But, council determined that didn't meet the threshold set by the city's charter.

2. Fri, 7 August 2026

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   • yahoo.com14:24
     Ohio Supreme Court sides with Ashville residents who oppose data center

     The village of Ashville improperly blocked a ballot referendum to challenge a data center agreement, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled.

3. Mon, 10 August 2026

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   • journal-news.com18:11
     Trenton data center fight heads to Ohio Supreme Court after ballot measure rejected

     A group of petitioners in the Trenton area has elevated a battle to ban data centers to the Ohio Supreme Court after city council members voted to reject their initiative

4. Fri, 21 August 2026

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   • highlandcountypress.com17:30
     Court allows construction company to argue for data center

     The Ohio Supreme Court decided to allow a data center builder to intervene in a lawsuit challenging a massive new center in Trenton.

5. Tue, 1 September 2026

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   • fox19.com22:11
     Court orders Trenton to allow residents to vote on data center ban

     The Ohio Supreme Court ordered Trenton to let residents vote to ban data centers, after city officials “disregarded” the law and blocked such a vote.