Voters in Missouri City Overwhelmingly Vote to Recall Councilman Who Approved Data Center

Voters in Missouri City Overwhelmingly Vote to Recall Councilman Who Approved Data Center

News ClipCommon Dreams·Independence, Jackson County, MO·9/2/2026

Voters in Independence, Missouri, overwhelmingly recalled a city councilman due to his approval of an AI data center. Approximately 68% of residents supported the recall vote. This event highlights a growing nationwide backlash against AI data center developments and their associated approvals.

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Independence, Missouri residents vote to recall councilman over AI data center approval. 68% support recall. Nationwide backlash against AI data centers.