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Data Center Companion Ordinance
The City will host an open, drop‑in public workshop on Thursday, August 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Program Room of the Hedberg Public Library (316 S. Main St.). Community members are invited to stop by at any time during the event.
There will be no formal presentation. Instead, attendees can visit a series of informational stations to learn about potential guidelines that may be included in a Data Center Companion Ordinance and provide input on what they would like to see addressed. Staff will be available to answer questions and gather feedback.
The City Council has directed staff to begin drafting this companion ordinance to establish additional oversight and operational guidelines for future data center development beyond what is covered in zoning and building codes. The ordinance will address long‑term operational standards, reporting requirements, assurances, and other tools designed to minimize adverse impacts and ensure development aligns with community priorities.
Feedback collected at the workshop, along with input from an upcoming community survey, will help shape the ordinance before a draft is prepared for public review.
Residents are encouraged to participate to help ensure the ordinance reflects community values and expectations. For questions, contact the Economic Development Office at (608) 755‑3059.
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City of Janesville Data Center Council Workshops
The City of Janesville hosted a series of Council Workshops focused on key topics surrounding data center development. The informational sessions were structured to provide the City Council and community members with information from subject matter experts from around the state.
The workshop schedule included:
- Monday, February 9: Focus on Energy - Watch the Workshop on YouTube
- Monday, February 23: Economic and Tax Impacts - Watch the Workshop on YouTube
- Monday, March 9: Wisconsin Data Center Coalition - Watch the Workshop on YouTube
- Monday, March 23: Water Usage - Watch the Workshop on YouTube
Media Interviews
- Interview with Katie Myers
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview - November 26, 2025
- Park Place Views Featuring City Manager Kevin Lahner - December 2025
- Park Place Views Featuring Economic Development Director Jimsi Kuborn - January 2026
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview - January 7, 2026
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview with the Executive Director of the WI Datacenter Coalition
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview with City Manager Lahner and Coleman Peiffer
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview with Economic Development Director Jimsi Kuborn
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview - Data Center Discussions
- WCLO's Your Talk Show Interview with Economic Development Director Jimsi Kuborn
Additional Information
For questions, contact the City Manager’s Office at (608) 755-3177.