Warren Council Tables Proposed Ban on Data Centers

WATCHDOG REPORT: Email records show Youngstown leaders have sought major data center for past year

Across the Valley, communities like Warren, Girard, Niles, Boardman, Lordstown, Hubbard and others have taken some action to be proactive regarding the possibility of data centers within their boundaries.

Oakley City Council and planners signal willingness to ban data centers

At a special joint work session, the Oakley City Council (minus Councilmember George Fuller) and Planning Commission directed city staff to prepare a resolution that would ban free-standing data centers from being built in the city, whether they are used…

Warren council tables data center ban

WARREN — City Council on Wednesday unanimously tabled legislation introduced by Councilwoman Helen Rucker, D-at Large, that would have permanently banned new data centers within city limits. The measure would prohibit the granting or issuing of any new permits for data centers inside Warren’s corporate boundaries. Council members voted to table it Wednesday after discussions in caucus ahead of the regular meeting to have meetings during the Augu…

Warren council tables proposed ban on data centers

A vote on whether to ban data centers in Warren is on hold. City leaders tabled the proposal, pushing any decision to next week.

St. Ignace Council Hears Data Center Concerns - The St. Ignace News

Cryptocurrency equipment in Dafter peaks out from behind a hay bale wall assembled as a nose barrier Monday, May 11, 2026. (Erich T. Doerr/St. Ignace News) The St. Ignace City Council held a special public hearing at the start of its Monday, July 20, meeting to get feedback on what should be done regarding data centers. County residents and area politicians attended, with everyone speaking out against allowing the AI facilities in the area. The …