During the November 12, 2026 City Council Meeting, the Edgerton City Council voted to place two citizen petitions before voters.
The two petitions address the following:
- High-Impact Data Centers: The petition would prohibit all “high-impact” data centers in Edgerton.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems: The petition would prohibit Tier 2 and Tier 3 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Edgerton.
Both petitions will be put before voters as submitted. The City cannot change or alter the language, under state law.
When will the election be held?
The petitions will be up for a vote in a special election in March 2027. The March date is the earliest possible option. The vote will be held in-person.
What about the recent court ruling?
Council also agreed to allow the City the option to pursue an appeal of the recent court decision regarding the data center petition, if necessary.
Most importantly, any appeal would NOT stop the election. Voters will be able to make their voices heard on both petitions.
