Ottawa voters weigh proposed data center ban as national PACs enter debate

News Clip2:11KSHB 41·Ottawa, Franklin County, KS·11/2/2026

Ottawa voters are considering a citizen-led ordinance that would ban data centers in the city. National political action committees are spending money to persuade residents to vote against the proposed ban.

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Ottawa voters weigh a citizen-led proposed ordinance to ban data centers in town, as national PACs spend to persuade residents to vote against the ban. Report by Franklin County reporter Lily O'Shea Becker, KSHB 41, Kansas City.