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Data center opponents launch recall of Port Washington mayor

Data center opponents launch recall of Port Washington mayor

News ClipWPR·Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI·12/18/2025

Residents in Port Washington, WI are opposing a $15 billion data center project being developed by Vantage Data Centers. They are trying to recall the mayor, accusing him of not listening to their concerns about the project's environmental and energy impacts. The data center is part of a national expansion plan involving tech companies like OpenAI and Oracle. Opposition has been fierce, with some protesters being arrested at city council meetings.

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Gov: Port Washington City Council
Residents in Port Washington, Wisconsin are attempting to recall the city's mayor, Ted Neitzke, due to his support for a $15 billion data center development. The data center, part of the national Stargate project, is being built by Vantage Data Centers and has faced fierce opposition from the group Great Lakes Neighbors United. They argue the project will have negative environmental and energy impacts, and that the mayor has been secretive and dismissive of their concerns. To recall Neitzke, the group needs around 1,600 signatures from the city's nearly 13,000 residents. The mayor has not responded to requests for comment on the recall effort.