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Data Center Moratorium

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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.

Public comments (6)

ConcernedPat KayeJun 16, 2026

Asked the commissioners to investigate closed-loop water systems and potential PFAS chemical contamination from data centers.

Butler County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting — June 16, 2026 · 33:26 →
ConcernedSusie LuteJun 16, 2026

Shared experiences circulating petitions for a ballot measure on data centers, noting strong bipartisan public concern.

Butler County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting — June 16, 2026 · 50:20 →
SupportiveRuss McGuranJun 2, 2026

Speaking as a Ross Township trustee, asked the commissioners to support a 12-month moratorium on data center facilities in county townships.

Butler County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting — June 2, 2026 · 51:50 →
SupportiveMichael GarverJun 2, 2026

Supported township requests for a data center moratorium, noting Governor DeWine's recent actions on tax abatements and urging local caution.

Butler County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting — June 2, 2026 · 52:49 →
SupportiveMichael GarverApr 21, 2026

Spoke as a Lemon Township trustee supporting a data center moratorium and urged commissioners to enact regional protections.

Butler County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting — April 21, 2026 · 57:35 →
ConcernedBarry BlinkenshipMar 31, 2026

Asked for a countywide moratorium on data centers until comprehensive independent studies on health, environment, hydrology, noise, and traffic are completed.

Butler County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting — March 31, 2026 · 22:12 →