Festus sees high election turnout after data center vote

Name: Festus sees high election turnout after data center vote
Uploaded: 2026-04-08T22:12:20.000Z
Duration: 2 min 25 s
Description: Festus experienced a high election turnout, leading to significant changes in the city council. This outcome is directly linked to residents' strong opposition against a proposed data center project in the city.

News Clip2:25FOX 2 St. Louis·Festus, Jefferson County, MO·4/8/2026

Festus experienced a high election turnout, leading to significant changes in the city council. This outcome is directly linked to residents' strong opposition against a proposed data center project in the city.

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Gov: Festus City Council

A high-turnout election in Festus is bringing sweeping changes to the city council, as residents push back against a controversial data center project.

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