Callaway County commissioner candidates weigh in on possible planning and zoning changes as data center concerns loom

Callaway County commissioner candidates weigh in on possible planning and zoning changes as data center concerns loom

News ClipABC17NEWS·Callaway County, MO·7/17/2026

Callaway County commissioner candidates are discussing potential planning and zoning changes as a proposed data center development in northern Callaway County becomes a central issue in the upcoming election. The project has state-level support, but community concerns are anticipated. Voters will choose a commissioner based partly on their stance on this development.

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Gov: Callaway County, State of Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As voters prepare to choose Callaway County's next presiding commissioner, one issue is already looming over whoever wins the race: A proposed data center development in northern Callaway County. The project, which is in the early stages of development, has received support from state leaders, including Gov. Mike Kehoe. However, it has