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Residents press council on proposed data centers, citing water and local‑benefit concerns

Grove City Council · March 16, 2026
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Several Grove City residents urged the council to reject or scrutinize proposed data centers, raising concerns about site location, local job benefits, water use and power demands; city staff said developer‑led community meetings are scheduled but no formal application has been submitted.

Residents raised objections and questions about proposed data center projects near Grove City during the meeting's public comment period, telling council they are worried about environmental and economic effects if large server parks are sited near neighborhoods.

Lorraine Harris asked council for clarification about exact locations and was told no formal applications had been filed with the city and that administration staff could share general areas under consideration. The chair and staff encouraged residents to contact city staffer Kyle Rausch for more detail.

Andrew Olashchuk, who said he had…

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