Emporia commission approves data-center petitions on Nov. ballot
The Emporia City Commission in Kansas unanimously voted to place data center-related petitions on the November ballot. One petition proposes a ban on data centers for up to 10 years, and another seeks to ban battery energy storage systems. This action was taken following a judge's order.
The Emporia City Commission in Kansas has unanimously voted to include data center-related petitions on the upcoming November ballot. The decision follows a judge's order from the previous week, compelling the commission to put these measures before voters. One of the petitions proposes a ban on data centers for a period of up to ten years, reflecting community concerns about such developments.
Another petition approved for the ballot seeks to prohibit battery energy storage systems within the city. The collective action underscores a local movement advocating to 'prioritize our children's well-being over corporate profits,' a sentiment voiced by residents driving these initiatives.