INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis City-County Council will make a final vote on a $1 billion Google data center project Monday evening.

The proposal, which would rezone 468 acres of Franklin Township farmland, faces significant resistance from a bipartisan group of councilors and local residents.

17 council members have publicly stated their intent to vote against the project. This opposition is led by Republican Michael-Paul Hart, who represents the district where the data center would be built. Hart has been a vocal critic of the plan, citing concerns about its potential impact on the environment, local utilities, and the quality of life for residents.

While the majority of the council seems aligned against the project, Democrat Ron Gibson is the sole public supporter, expressing hope t

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