Great news out of Frederick County this week where a number of determined civic groups joined forces to put Frederick County's data center expansion plans to a vote of the people.
In January, the County Council voted 5-2 to approve a data center overlay zone that would allow 1% of the county's land - including some working farmland - to host data centers.
Opponents needed 7% of the voters to sign the referendum petition - 15,000 signatures. By the deadline they turned in over 22,000 signatures. The Board of Elections just certified the signatures and the question will be on the ballot.
The County Council has questioned the legality of the referendum. See this coverage from the Frederick News Post to learn more.
Follow the referendum team for more developments here.
In January, the County Council voted 5-2 to approve a data center overlay zone that would allow 1% of the county's land - including some working farmland - to host data centers.
Opponents needed 7% of the voters to sign the referendum petition - 15,000 signatures. By the deadline they turned in over 22,000 signatures. The Board of Elections just certified the signatures and the question will be on the ballot.
The County Council has questioned the legality of the referendum. See this coverage from the Frederick News Post to learn more.
Follow the referendum team for more developments here.
