Commissioners prohibit data‑center permitting until county ordinance is adopted

Nov 3, 2025

By a unanimous vote, the Blackford County commissioners approved Resolution #2025‑R10, temporarily banning permitting or construction of data centers in the county until an ordinance outlining permitting rules is adopted.

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The Blackford County Board of Commissioners voted 3–0 on Nov. 3 to adopt Resolution #2025‑R10, barring permitting or construction of data centers within the county until the board establishes an ordinance to govern them. Commissioner Laura Coons moved to adopt the resolution; Commissioner Dan Borgenheimer seconded and the board approved it unanimously.

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