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Nearly 900 residents in Mount Orab, Ohio, have signed a petition requesting a pause on plans for a large redevelopment project, fearing a lack of transparency regarding its details. Concerns were raised about potential development for a data center impacting local communities.

Residents reported feeling excluded from the decision-making process, especially as council members signed non-disclosure agreements. During a village council meeting, residents voiced their desire for better communication and expressed worries over property values, utility costs, and environmental impacts. One council member rescinded his NDA, emphasizing the need for community involvement.