Port Washington data center project; city, town approves annexation agreement

PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. - Port Washington city and town leaders agreed on a deal that would annex 1,900 acres of the town to pave the way for a massive new data center.
What we know:
The annexation was approved in an open session on Tuesday night, Jan. 21.
The data center, proposed by Cloverleaf Infrastructure, could create 50 to 100 permanent, high-paying jobs.
As part of the planning process, a tech company will still need to be secured for the site.
Under the agreement, the city would generate significant long-term property tax revenue and additional revenue for the town.
The city said no landowner is being forced off of their land for this proposed project.

What they're saying:
"This agreement represents an important next step on a proposed project that would provide significant benefits to our residents," said City of Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke. "We thank our colleagues at the Town of Port Washington for having the foresight to recognize this opportunity. For the City, this project can provide long-term resources for our schools and emergency services while relieving some of the burden on residents who currently bear 80% of our property tax levy. And it can do so without the pollution, noise or traffic you might see with other kinds of projects. We will continue to explore this opportunity, providing regular updates and listening to our constituents throughout the process."
What's next:
City officials will provide additional public updates as the project progresses.
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