Granite City data center debate

Name: Granite City data center debate
Uploaded: 2026-04-03T03:11:46.000Z
Duration: 59 s
Description: Residents packed a Granite City Planning and Zoning meeting to express opposition to a potential data center development, with many holding "No Data Center" signs. City leaders clarified that there are no current plans, but they are preparing for the possibility of such a project.

News Clip0:59FOX 2 St. Louis·Granite City, Madison County, IL·4/3/2026

Residents packed a Granite City Planning and Zoning meeting to express opposition to a potential data center development, with many holding "No Data Center" signs. City leaders clarified that there are no current plans, but they are preparing for the possibility of such a project.

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Gov: Granite City Planning and Zoning, Granite City City Council

Residents packed the Granite City Planning and Zoning meeting Thursday evening, many holding signs that read “No Data Center.” City leaders made one thing clear – they have no current plans, only preparing for the possibility.

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