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#28: Grove City charter amendment: community consent for large developments (by petition)

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#28: Grove City charter amendment: community consent for large developments (by petition)
Passed, WOSU reported.WOSU, “Grove City approves Issue 28 to force votes on developments, including data centers”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

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#28: Grove City charter amendment: community consent for large developments (by petition) was a charter amendment for City of Grove City on the November 3, 2026 ballot. A citizen-initiated charter amendment that would create a public referendum process for large developments in Grove City.

As of November 4, 2026, WOSU reported that #28: Grove City charter amendment: community consent for large developments (by petition) passed; the result is unofficial until Ohio certifies it on December 4.

A yes vote means: A yes vote creates a referendum process residents can use on large development approvals.
A no vote means: A no vote leaves large-development approval without an added referendum step.

Charter amendment City of Grove City

How it reached the ballot: Citizen petition
Official ballot language:
Community Consent Amendment - Creates a public referendum process for large developments.

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Source: Franklin County Board of Elections, Certified Questions and Issues, November 3, 2026 General Election (official document).

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