Oregon’s Future
Is On The Ballot
November 3.
Know the Facts about the proposed data center
– and what your vote means.
Oregon voters will decide whether to amend the City Charter to prohibit new data centers with a peak load greater than 25 megawatts. The proposed Vantage Data Center campus is planned at approximately 475 megawatts of capacity, so the amendment (or voting yes) would stop the project from moving forward and stop the nearly $250 million they will invest into our schools and City. To keep Oregon growing in a safe and regulated manner, VOTE NO ON ISSUE 25.
What will Oregon receive from the Vantage Data Center?
Nearly $250 Million Investment in our Community
$7 Million
Annually to our city
Funds will support public safety equipment and facility upgrades for police and fire, road and infrastructure improvements, and parks and recreation enhancements.
Support Details for our City
- Oregon’s police and fire departments need equipment the current budget can’t cover, including a new ladder truck.
- The agreement includes $10 million in community benefit payments to the city. Public safety equipment and roads are among the approved uses.
- The city also gets half of the ongoing annual payments.
- Vantage pays for its own water line and infrastructure upgrades, and will work with the city to upgrade roads.
$7 Million
Annually to our schools
Funds will support teachers and staff, STEM and technology labs, special education programs, art programs, school safety upgrades, facility improvements, and athletic support.
Support Details for our Schools
- Oregon City Schools would receive more than $100 million under the agreement.
- That includes a $10 million community benefit payment for teachers, support staff, STEM and technology labs, career-tech programs and school safety upgrades.
- Schools also get half of the ongoing annual payments.
- That’s more than $20,000 invested in every kindergartner.
- Without new revenue, Oregon City Schools has projected its cash reserves could fall sharply by 2028.
- Neighboring districts, including Sylvania, Springfield, Toledo and Maumee, are facing budget deficits and new levies.
- Our superintendent and school board members have spoken in support of a NO vote.
What will residents receive from the Vantage Data Center?
- Lower Property Taxes
- Stronger Police and Fire
- Protected Environment
- Increased Business
- Better Schools
- Safer Roads
- More Jobs
- Responsible City Growth
What is being proposed?
$1 Billion+
Digital infrastructure project
1,500+
Construction jobs at peak
150+
Local jobs
after completion
3 Buildings
Planned on approximately
214 acres zoned industrial
Questions Oregon Residents Are Asking
Will the data center increase my electric bill?
NO. The Data Center will pay 100% of the costs for the electricity it consumes along with any required grid upgrades. Electric rates remain regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
Will the data center drain our water resources?
NO. The proposed campus would use a closed-loop cooling system that recirculates water rather than continuously consuming new water. That means after an initial, one-time fill of water, the water is reused for cooling and no water is ever discharged into local waterways, thereby keeping our environment safe. This approach reduces water use by more than 90% compared with traditional Data Center cooling methods. Daily operational water use is projected to use less than 25,000 gallons per day which is less than what is typically used by a local hotel.
Will the data center be noisy?
NO. The Data Center has agreed to not exceed a noise level of 65 dBA, a greater restriction than currently allowed on the site. Landscaping, including trees, berms and other mitigation measures will also be put in place to further reduce noise levels.
Will the data center harm our environment?
NO. As a community partner, the Data Center has committed to preserving more than five acres of existing wetlands and forest, installing special lighting to protect night skies and migratory birds, and net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030. They will also restore 110 gallons of water to the local water basin for every 100 gallons used during operations.
Will local workers benefit?
YES. The proposed economic development agreement requires a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northwestern Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council and its affiliates, requiring the project’s general contractor to enter into a Project Labor Agreement. The proposal also says local contractors would be prioritized and notified of bid opportunities through the Oregon Economic Development Foundation.
How many jobs will be created?
The project is expected to support:
- More than 1,500 construction jobs
- Over 150 local jobs after completion
Before you vote, know what your vote does.
NO VOTE = Allows the project to move forward and keeps Oregon growing.
YES VOTE = Stops the project from moving forward due to a 25 megawatt ban on the size of the project.
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Vote
No:
Issue 25
Build Oregon’s Future
with Nearly $250 Million Invested
Into Our Schools and City
Election Day: November 3, 2026
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