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How could the data center proposal affect Sarah Faulkner's advocacy efforts in Pierce Township?

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Data center proposal requires Sarah Faulkner to push for binding community benefits agreement The proposal for a data center in Pierce Township, despite Crane ruling against the contaminated Beckjord site, keeps the issue of industrial development active. Sarah Faulkner, who has been speaking out about the risks posed by the facility, continues to demand a binding community benefits agreement. This agreement must be negotiated publicly with residents and include specific numbers, rather than relying on vague promises, to address concerns related to the township's history of contamination.

Reported by 2 independent outlets Written Oct 12
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  • Pierce Township residents gathered to weigh in on how officials should regulate data centers.wvxu.org
  • Sarah Faulkner referenced still-existing contaminants from the township’s now-closed Beckjord power plant.wvxu.org
  • Faulkner called for a binding community benefits agreement negotiated in public with residents at the table and with specific numbers.wvxu.org
  • The township trustees voted to extend a moratorium on data centers until the end of May.wvxu.org

Why it matters

For Sarah Faulkner and other residents, the data center proposal represents a critical point of contention regarding local environmental and economic control. Her demand for a binding community benefits agreement is an attempt to ensure that the community receives tangible, measurable compensation and protection against the risks associated with large-scale industrial development, especially given the history of contamination from the Beckjord power plant.

This struggle is part of a broader effort by Pierce Township to update its zoning code to prepare for data centers. The township is currently in a lengthy process, involving the zoning commission and the Clermont County Planning Commission, to determine the best course forward for regulating these facilities.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the township successfully update its zoning code before the moratorium expires?
  • Will the community successfully negotiate a binding community benefits agreement with developers?

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What would change this answer

The township approves a specific zoning district for data centersFaulkner's advocacy would shift from demanding a general agreement to negotiating specific terms within a defined regulatory framework.
Crane and Cummins formally withdraw their interest in Pierce TownshipThe immediate pressure on Faulkner to secure a binding agreement would dissipate, though her focus on environmental cleanup would likely remain.

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