Festus recall votes set for mayor, councilmen after data center backlash

Name: Festus recall votes set for mayor, councilmen after data center backlash
Uploaded: 2026-05-28T21:26:29.000Z
Duration: 46 s
Description: Voters in Festus, Missouri, are set to cast recall votes for the city's mayor and two city council members. This action comes amidst growing controversy and public backlash concerning data center development plans within the city.

News Clip0:46FOX 2 St. Louis·Festus, Jefferson County, MO·5/28/2026

Voters in Festus, Missouri, are set to cast recall votes for the city's mayor and two city council members. This action comes amidst growing controversy and public backlash concerning data center development plans within the city.

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Gov: Festus City Council, Festus Mayor's Office

Voters in Festus will have a chance to recall the city’s mayor and two city council members as controversy grows over data center plans.

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