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Ashville Village Council voted 4-2 to reject a proposed annexation of 400 acres for the EdgeConneX data center project, citing local control, farmland preservation, and regional cooperation. The decision does not affect the 200 acres already owned by EdgeConneX within the village.

Council members stressed the necessity of collaboration with South Bloomfield and Harrison Township to manage growth in northern Pickaway County. Concerns about external development pressures from Columbus were raised, highlighting the need for the updated CEDA agreement, which has been in revision for nearly two years.

The agreement aims to protect local residents and farmland. Following the meeting, officials reiterated the importance of ongoing discussions and cooperation to address future growth challenges.