South Bloomfield council unanimously adopts emergency resolution opposing proposed 800‑MW Ashville power station

The Village of South Bloomfield council on April 20 unanimously approved Resolution 2026‑06 opposing an 800‑megawatt power station proposed in nearby Ashville to provide power to a data center. The council voted to approve the resolution and then waived the second and third readings, adopting it as an emergency.

The vote came after Tim Ooten moved to approve Resolution 2026‑06; Sean Shaw seconded the motion and the motion carried with Tim Ooten, Nicole Jenkins, Lisa McDorman, Sean Shaw and Amber Murphy voting yes. Amber Murphy then moved to waive the second and third readings and approve the resolution as an emergency; Tim Ooten seconded and the motion carried with the same unanimous tally.

The resolution expresses the council’s formal opposition to the proposed 800‑megawatt generating facility in Ashville. Ronnie Hollingshead addressed the council during public comment to say she had seen “inaccuracies” in claims circulating about the proposed plant and urged careful review of statements being made in the community. The transcript records no formal rebuttal or technical presentation in response during the meeting.

Mayor Aaron Thomas presided over the session; no implementing action or enforcement mechanism for the resolution was specified during the meeting. The council did not record any additional votes tied to permits or intergovernmental requests related to the proposal at this session.

The council listed an upcoming town hall on May 6, 2026; the resolution and public concerns could be discussed further at that convening.