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Kokomo council approves annexation and rezoning amid hours of public opposition
Summary
After more than three hours of public comment, the Kokomo Common Council voted 8–1 on March 23 to annex about 746 acres and rezone roughly 654 acres to high-intensity industrial uses; residents raised concerns about water, health and the prospect of a data center.
The Kokomo Common Council voted 8–1 on March 23 to annex approximately 746 acres into the city and to rezone about 654 of those acres to allow high-intensity industrial uses, after a lengthy public-comment period that drew dozens of residents warning of water, health and quality-of-life impacts.
Supporters, including petitioner representatives, said the annexation and rezoning preserve Kokomo’s ability to attract large employers and to shape future proposals under municipal oversight. "This is an opportunity to say that Kokomo remains open for business," Paul Wyman, who represented the petitioners, told the council, and urged members to approve the measures.
Opponents urged delay or rejection.…
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