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Resident urges Pataskala council to study data-center impacts
Pataskala City Council · March 3, 2026
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Summary
At the meeting, a resident warned the council of an "energy crisis" tied to data-center growth, raising concerns about electric demand, water use and tax abatements and urging conditional-use restrictions and more citizen engagement.
A resident who identified himself as Mr. Brush told the Pataskala City Council that the city should take a cautious approach to data centers, saying an influx of facilities could strain local utilities and shift costs to residents.
"Energy crisis looming due to influx of data centers," Mr. Brush said, warning of rising electricity demand…
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