Anti-Data Center Vote in Wisconsin Puts Future AI Projects on Notice

Wisconsin city passes nation’s first anti-data center referendum

Anti-data center vote in Wisconsin puts future AI projects on notice

Residents of Port Washington, Wisconsin, have done something no other community in the country has done with data centers: They've voted to put the brakes on future development in the region by approving a referendum. From now on, city officials require voter approval before handing out tax incentives worth more...Read Entire Article

Wisconsin City become nation's first to pass anti-data center referendum, and it's a bad omen for US tech companies

Port Washington, Wisconsin, has officially become the first city in the nation to pass a referendum that restricts data center construction, The Hill reported. Residents voted on Tuesday to require that any large-scale data center project seeking tax benefits must first secure approval from local voters. This new measure specifically applies to projects with a base value or costs exceeding $10 million, ensuring that the community has a direct sa…

Port Washington passes data center referendum

Voter approval will be required to green light large development incentives