St. Louis mayor asks for delay in data center permit vote
News Clip0:42KSDK News·St. Louis, St. Louis City County, MO·4/1/2026
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is requesting a delay in a $3 billion data center project's permit vote. She wants to ensure the project benefits the community and addresses potential pollution concerns.
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Gov: Saint Louis Mayor Kara Spencer, Board of Public Service
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is seeking to delay a permit vote for a proposed $3 billion data center project near the city's armory. Developers initially revealed plans for the project in January. Mayor Spencer has asked the Board of Public Service to postpone the vote, emphasizing her desire to ensure the deal genuinely benefits the community and protects against potential pollution.
The proposed data center would occupy a lot adjacent to the armory, with the armory itself designated for office space.