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Public questions $13,000 monthly payment to Sunday Creek; prosecutor says NDA is routine

Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Ohio · February 19, 2026
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Summary

A public commenter questioned county spending of $13,000 per month on Sunday Creek Horizons and asked about a nondisclosure agreement tied to a potential data center; commissioners defended the partnership and the county prosecutor said the NDA is a normal part of negotiations and that any resulting agreement would be public record.

During the public comments portion of the Feb. 19 meeting, a resident raised concerns about the county’s relationship with Sunday Creek Horizons and about a nondisclosure agreement connected to a proposed data center.

Public commenter Stephanie Lang asked why the county was spending $13,000 a month for Sunday Creek Horizons and inquired about an NDA related to the data center. Commission President Charlie L. Schilling responded that Sunday Creek "is a partner that supports the Commissioners' priorities and was instrumental in helping with National Forest funding," and Vice President Eddie D. Place emphasized that township zoning constraints limit the county's ability to block a data center.

Washington County Prosecutor Nicole Coil said the NDA is "a necessary part of the process" and added that if an agreement is reached with the private entity it would be public record. Prosecutor Coil also said the data center is able to move forward without the Commissioners. The exchange did not result in a formal board action; commissioners characterized Sunday Creek as a partner and noted the limits of county zoning authority.

Teresa Judson, the county recorder, said the America 250 grant will help support county events and that the Marietta Community Foundation has created a fund for community donations.

The discussion framed local concerns about transparency and public subsidies while the board recorded departmental updates and routine votes elsewhere on the agenda.

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