Village of DeForest Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 27, 2026 

Media Contact: 

deforest@muellercommunications.com 

(414) 390-5500

DEFOREST, WIS. – Here is a statement from the Village of DeForest regarding next steps on review of the Annexation Petition related to QTS Data Centers’ proposed development: 

After individual discussions with the Village Board trustees, Village staff have determined that QTS’s data center proposal is not feasible in DeForest. Village staff have recommended to the Village President to reject the annexation petition during the Feb. 3 Village Board meeting. Consideration of this action will be reflected in the forthcoming meeting agenda...

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RSK: I am not sure if this is good or bad...probably a little of each. Meanwhile, in SE Wisconsin, plans for several data centers move ahead. Good or Bad