
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.