Ferguson rejects tax breaks for tech hub and data center on Emerson campus
News ClipSTLtoday.com·Ferguson, St. Louis County, MO·5/5/2026
Ferguson City Council narrowly rejected a plan to grant up to $1.5 billion in tax breaks for a developer to turn the former Emerson campus into a tech hub, including a data center. The decision will likely impact the financial viability of the proposed redevelopment project. A local resident protested the plan before the council's vote.
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FERGUSON, MO – The Ferguson City Council on Monday night narrowly voted to reject a plan that would have provided up to $1.5 billion in tax breaks to an unnamed developer. The proposal aimed to transform the former Emerson campus into a technology hub, which included the renovation of an existing data center on the site.
Residents expressed concerns, with Joyce Huston of Ferguson protesting outside City Hall prior to the council's decision. The council's rejection means that the significant financial incentives for the proposed redevelopment project will not be granted, potentially impacting the project's future.