Opposition and Moratorium Petition re: Trenton, Ohio data center project

Recent signers:
brandon lu and 15 others have signed recently.

The Issue

We the undersigned residents, property owners, business owners, and stakeholders within the City of Trenton, Ohio and the surrounding affected communities, hereby formally express our opposition to the proposed hyperscale data center project by Prologis (named Project Mila) located in Trenton, Ohio. 

We request a temporary moratorium be placed of no less than twelve (12) months on permitting, building, development, and any approvals thereof related to the Prologis (Project Mila) data center complex listed above as well as any other data center facilities wishing to locate in this area during the pendency of the moratorium. 

This moratorium would allow for comprehensive evaluation of the following:

  1. Water usage and aquifer impact
  2. Electrical demand and grid capacity 
  3. Stormwater and drainage systems
  4. Agricultural land preservation
  5. Traffic and infrastructure impact
  6. Environmental impact
  7. Public health, safety, and welfare considerations
  8. Long term comprehensive planning compliance

This petition is submitted as formal evidence of residents' and affected citizens' concerns prior to any vote and approval of site plans.  

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Recent signers:
brandon lu and 15 others have signed recently.

The Issue

We the undersigned residents, property owners, business owners, and stakeholders within the City of Trenton, Ohio and the surrounding affected communities, hereby formally express our opposition to the proposed hyperscale data center project by Prologis (named Project Mila) located in Trenton, Ohio. 

We request a temporary moratorium be placed of no less than twelve (12) months on permitting, building, development, and any approvals thereof related to the Prologis (Project Mila) data center complex listed above as well as any other data center facilities wishing to locate in this area during the pendency of the moratorium. 

This moratorium would allow for comprehensive evaluation of the following:

  1. Water usage and aquifer impact
  2. Electrical demand and grid capacity 
  3. Stormwater and drainage systems
  4. Agricultural land preservation
  5. Traffic and infrastructure impact
  6. Environmental impact
  7. Public health, safety, and welfare considerations
  8. Long term comprehensive planning compliance

This petition is submitted as formal evidence of residents' and affected citizens' concerns prior to any vote and approval of site plans.  

The Decision Makers

T.C. Rogers
Butler County Commission (Term Commencing 1/2)
Responded
I have not been contacted or had a conversation with any Trenton official or any one involved with this petition. The Commission is not aware of the complete details of the project or been asked for an opinion at this point or would there be a Commission vote at this point in time. TC Rogers Note: The Change.org Civic Engagement Team reaches out to decision makers to let them know about petitions in their community and to help facilitate engagement with supporters. The above was an email response we received regarding this petition.
Trenton City Council
6 Members
Marci Butts
Trenton City Council
Kenneth Roark
Trenton City Council
Sharon Montgomery
Trenton City Council
Austin Proffitt
Austin Proffitt
PLANNING COMMISSION
Marcos Nichols
Marcos Nichols
City Manager

Supporter Voices

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