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Residents deliver 612-signature petition, urge public input on Urban Story Ventures plans

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners · January 15, 2026
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Summary

Residents told the Hamilton County commission on Jan. 14 they want more public input before any lease or vote involving Urban Story Ventures and raised concerns about data-center impacts, water use, jobs and effects on the Old Summit Cemetery.

Residents and community groups pressed the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 14 for more public input and safeguards related to proposed projects tied to Urban Story Ventures and data-center development.

Erica Johnston delivered printed petitions signed by 612 people who asked the commission to "create a public input opportunity in addition to that which already exists at regularly scheduled meetings, whether by creating a separate public meeting or by deferring the vote to at least…

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