The data center residents don't want in Ferguson, Missouri

A proposed data center project at the Emerson building in Ferguson, Missouri, is encountering substantial backlash from local residents. The Ferguson City Council was initially scheduled to vote on the measure next week, but this has been postponed. The vote's delay is attributed to an unspecified governmental policy, which has effectively reset the process. The Ferguson City Council will now hold a "first reading" on the proposal next Monday, with another meeting to follow within approximately seven days for a potential vote. Community opposition remains active, with a group named "Fighting for Ferguson" holding a meeting at McClure South Berkeley. During this gathering, an environmental attorney spoke to residents, highlighting concerns that the city, local schools, and libraries could potentially lose millions of dollars in funding that would otherwise come from developer taxes. The group is urging the city council to thoroughly review all aspects of the deal before making a decision.