State Senator Brian Chavez announced the formation of the Ohio Joint Data Center Committee on May 15, 2026, highlighting its goal to provide accurate information about data centers’ impacts in the state.
In a post dated May 15, 2026, Chavez stated: “On Wednesday, I joined Chairman Adam Holmes to announce the launch of the Ohio Joint Data Center Committee. This fact finding endeavor will provide Ohio citizens accurate, relevant, and usable information regarding the economic, environmental, and security impacts of data centers https://t.co/TW6uFzmMdt”.
Chavez also directed followers to view further details about the announcement: “Watch the full Press Conference on The Ohio Channel here: https://t.co/9sywXWJlQa”, posted on May 15, 2026.
In a separate statement from the same day, he outlined plans for community engagement and analysis: “Through discussions with stakeholders, interested parties, and local communities, this committee will provide local officials and Ohioans with accurate, reliable information. I look forward to the stakeholder discussions, public input, and fact based analysis.”
The establishment of this committee comes amid increased interest in data center developments across Ohio. Data centers are significant infrastructure projects that can have notable economic benefits as well as environmental considerations for local communities.
