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No project in Kent City, but 1 nearby

Who decides here: the City Council of Kent City votes on zoning. The Portage County may review big projects too.

Nearby (within 15 miles)

Proposedabout 8 miles away

Bitdeer AI data center at Turnpike Commerce Center (Shalersville)

Shalersville, Portage County

257 acres

🕒 Aug 12, 2026: Portage County Regional Planning Commission tabled the township's proposed zoning change…

Local votes and rules

⏸️ Pause on new data centers

City council passed a one-year pause (moratorium) on new data centers. It is set to end in July 2027.

July 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled

What you can do

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    Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing.
  3. Ask questions in writing.
    Use our checklist.
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⚡ Your electric company

Ohio Edison Co. (company).

Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Ohio.