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The city of Canton, Ohio, is reviewing new water service contracts for Perry Township on a case-by-case basis due to a dispute regarding a billion-dollar data center project. Mayor William Sherer stated that water service cannot be guaranteed for new homeowners after a lawsuit was filed by Perry Township trustees amidst negotiations.

This conflict relates to a 2022 Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) agreement, which prevents Canton from annexing land in Perry Township without trustee consent. Sherer aims to renegotiate the JEDD terms, offering a larger share of tax revenues, but Perry officials do not see a need for changes. The situation has created challenges for prospective homeowners in Perry Township.