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Ohio communities are hitting pause on data centers. What power do counties have?
By Michelle Rivera
Ohio election results show voters overwhelmingly turn down data center developments
Samuel Ortiz
Samuel Ortiz
Reporter · Columbus, OH
Samuel Ortiz is a tech-savvy business reporter who has worked for local tech blogs and the Columbus Dispatch for over 5 years. He earned his degree in Journalism from Ohio University and has a particular interest in how technology shapes local industries.
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In central Ohio, five communities either greenlit data center prohibitions or turned down proposed developments.
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