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Jefferson County council adopts preliminary ERA for former proving ground; public hearing set May 12
Summary
The Jefferson County Council adopted a declaratory resolution (2026-010) designating part of the former Jefferson County Proving Ground as an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA) to preserve development options; the council emphasized this was a first step and scheduled a public hearing and final action for May 12 at 5:30. Residents used the meeting to press for detailed environmental, water, energy and tax-impact information about a proposed data center.
The Jefferson County Council on an April night adopted Resolution 2026-010, a declaratory measure that designates portions of the former Jefferson County Proving Ground (JPG) as an Economic Revitlization Area and sets a public hearing for May 12 at 5:30 to take final action.
Council members repeatedly stressed that the item approved at the meeting was only the first procedural step. "This is part one of two parts," a council speaker told the room while reading the resolution and citing Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-1. The council voted to adopt the resolution as the initial designation; one member, Ray, recorded an abstention.
Why it matters: supporters say an ERA preserves the county's ability to pursue large projects that could bring investment…
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