Grove City’s Big Development Vote | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Grove City’s future is on the ballot as voters face a heated showdown over a citizen-led charter amendment that would force public approval for big developments like data centers—projects over 50 acres, high-energy users, or heavy water consumers. Though the council unanimously put it on the November ballot (thanks to Ohio law), they’re split internally and even passed a resolution opposing it, urging residents to weigh the pros and cons. Business groups fear economic harm, while Protect Grove City champions local control. A compromise amendment failed to gain traction, leaving the stricter…