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Port Washington OKs referendum to give public a say on data center TIDs

Measure requires taxpayer approval for future projects above $10 million before they're added to tax increment districts.

Published Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Port Washington approved a referendum Tuesday requiring that future projects worth more than $10 million — including proposed data centers — receive taxpayer approval before being added to a tax increment district. The measure gives residents a direct say on whether large developments are included in TIDs and eligible for related tax incentives.