PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. — A heated debate continues to divide Port Washington residents over what could become one of the country's largest AI data centers, even after the Common Council approved an agreement with the developer in August.

On Tuesday, around 200 people filled up the council chambers, the lobby and the lower level of the municipal building. Council approved some minor annexation of land and rezoning to accommodate the project.

Denver-based Vantage Data Centers is moving forward with the project, with groundbreaking scheduled for the next six to eight weeks. The facility could be fully operational by 2028.

The meeting drew residents from all over the Milwaukee area, concerned about data centers popping up around the region. Others are upset over the power lines that will run

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