04/10/2026
Attention Ravenna Township residents. I'd like to take a moment to address the elephant in the room, DATA CENTERS. Your Ravenna Township Trustees and Zoning Department have been following data centers closely, much longer than just during this week's recent events within the City of Ravenna.
I personally have been to Columbus to listen & learn months ago regarding data centers. I have been to multiple Regional Planning meetings within Portage County, where leaders of the community have spent time listening, learning, educating and working together on this issue.
Our NUMBER ONE GOAL is working for our residents within the township. We represent YOU.
We are actively and diligently researching. How do they affect our community? Will they strain our resources? Can they cause harm to our residents? Will they harm our wildlife? How does our Fire station train for the centers? These are just a few. I can assure you, your Ravenna Township Trustees are working hard to make educated, informed decisions for the good of Ravenna Township. I commend the City of Ravenna for doing the research, and acting.
We live here, and work here, alongside you. We want the best for our community. I just wanted to take a moment to let Ravenna Township know we are and have been, being proactive regarding this issue, and are working hard to make decisions that protect the best interests of the residents of Ravenna Township.
Sincerely,
Kristi Blazek-Hack
Ravenna Township Trustee
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