Trenton’s Annexation Debate

Trenton, Ohio, is eyeing annexation of 600 acres to attract data centers—but longtime residents like Gary and Karen Embry fear it’ll worsen their water crisis and silence their voices. While Butler County has paused new data center permits, annexation would bypass those rules. A local group, W.A.T.E.R., demands a county-wide ban, arguing communities deserve a say against big economic interests. Trenton says control and tax revenue are worth the risk, but for those already struggling to shower or do laundry, the cost feels too high. Who should decide the future: the residents who’ve built it—or the profits it might bring? Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/891c5ed23bcb5b73