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Ohio Supreme Court orders special election on data center ban after city blocked petition
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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that Trenton must hold a special election on a proposed ban of new data centers after city officials unlawfully blocked the petition. The decision forces voter input on whether to ban new data center development, spotlighting local resistance to data infrastructure growth.
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You own the opportunity to win new customers in markets facing tight local limits on data center builds. The Ohio ruling shows local courts can overturn municipal barriers, so push for early legal clarity and community support where you plan to operate.
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