Indianapolis council sets final vote on Franklin Twp. Google data center amid growing opposition

INDIANAPOLIS — The fate of a proposed Google data center in Franklin Township could soon be decided, as opposition on the Indianapolis City-County Council grows ahead of a final vote later this month.

On Monday, councilors voted to “call down” the rezoning petition, setting up a showdown on Sept. 22 that could end the project.

For months, residents have rallied against the proposal, posting signs across Franklin Township and staging protests outside the City-County Building. Some councilors joined the demonstrations, echoing concerns from neighbors about the project’s potential impact on land use, water and power infrastructure.

“Because of the money that’s involved on their end, and all we have is our word, and what we can do as a community to try to come together and fight things like