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Hobart Today
By the People, for the People
Hobart Residents File Injunction to Halt Amazon Data Center Sitework
Court hearing set for Wednesday to consider halting early earthmoving activities for proposed facility.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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A group of Hobart residents have filed an injunction to stop early sitework for an Amazon data center project in the city. The residents are seeking to halt earthmoving activities related to the proposed Hobart Data Center campus, citing violations of local law and due process. A court hearing on the injunction is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Why it matters
The proposed Amazon data center has been a contentious issue in Hobart, with residents raising concerns about the environmental impact and lack of public input. This injunction represents an escalation of the community's efforts to challenge the project's approval process and slow down initial construction activities.
The details
The injunction was filed by four Hobart residents - Angelita Soriano, Albina Venegas-Roman, Barbara Koteles and Joseph Conn - against the city of Hobart. They are seeking to void a fill permit approved by the Hobart Plan Commission in November 2025 and to prohibit the developer, Hobart Owner, LLC, from conducting any grading or earthmoving on the property. The residents argue the plan commission approved the fill permit without a legally required site plan, drainage plan or complete application, violating the city's municipal code.
- The injunction hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 in Lake Superior Court in Crown Point.
- The Hobart Plan Commission approved the fill permit for the Amazon data center site on November 6, 2025.
The players
Angelita Soriano
One of four Hobart residents who filed the injunction against the city and Amazon data center developer.
Albina Venegas-Roman
One of four Hobart residents who filed the injunction against the city and Amazon data center developer.
Barbara Koteles
One of four Hobart residents who filed the injunction against the city and Amazon data center developer.
Joseph Conn
One of four Hobart residents who filed the injunction against the city and Amazon data center developer.
Hobart Owner, LLC
The developer of the proposed Amazon data center project in Hobart.
What’s next
Depending on the outcome of Wednesday's hearing, the four Hobart residents may also consider filing a second injunction regarding the Hobart Plan Commission's February 5th approval of a fill permit for the larger 605-acre Hobart Tech Park site eyed by Amazon.
The takeaway
This injunction highlights the ongoing tensions between the city of Hobart and local residents over the approval process and environmental concerns surrounding the proposed Amazon data center project. The court hearing will be a key moment in determining whether the community's legal challenges can slow down or halt the initial stages of construction.
