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Council members raise concerns about data centers; consider local prohibition
Summary
Mr. Goff urged the Council to pursue legislation to prohibit data centers in Highland Heights, saying "it's not something that the city needs or wants." Ms. D'Amico cited a proposed Ohio constitutional amendment to ban new data centers with aggregate demand over 25 megawatts and House Bill 710; Law Director Lograsso said he had no current local legislation but noted regional developments.
Council member Goff urged the Council and mayor to pursue legislation to prohibit data centers within Highland Heights, asserting the city "doesn't need or want" them and urging the city to act preemptively rather than reactively. He framed the concern as both a local preference and a matter of getting ahead of potential development.
Ms. D’Amico noted state‑level activity on the issue, saying there is "a proposed constitutional amendment for Ohio to ban the construction of new data centers with an aggregate power demand exceeding 25 megawatts," and cited House Bill 710 and other measures to limit tax incentives. Law Director Lograsso said he did not currently have local draft legislation but had heard of a data center planned in central Ohio. Mayor Brunello said the city should "be out in front" and that Highland Heights does not need data centers.
