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Residents press commissioners on data-center outreach and timing; board says zoning authority rests with municipalities
Summary
A Mahoning Township resident told commissioners she was concerned about apparent communications between commissioners and data-center developers while townships scramble to adopt ordinances; commissioners reiterated their limited land-use authority and offered solicitor follow-up on materials submitted by residents.
During the May 12 meeting several residents raised concerns about county communication with prospective data-center developers and the effect on municipal zoning work.
Shannon Weiselt of Mahoning Township said she was "shocked" to see meeting minutes indicating a commissioner had been speaking with developers and asked for an explanation and more transparency: "It seems irresponsible for…
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