Data center battle: Women want Edgerton voters to decide on possible data center ban

Name: Data center battle: Women want Edgerton voters to decide on possible data center ban
Uploaded: 2026-09-24T21:26:29.000Z
Duration: 1 min 49 s
Description: A legal battle is underway in Edgerton, Kansas, where residents are fighting for the right to vote on a potential ban on data centers. The case was argued in court, reflecting ongoing community opposition to data center development.

News Clip1:49KMBC 9·Edgerton, Johnson County, KS·9/24/2026

A legal battle is underway in Edgerton, Kansas, where residents are fighting for the right to vote on a potential ban on data centers. The case was argued in court, reflecting ongoing community opposition to data center development.

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Gov: Edgerton City Council, Johnson County Court

A fight over a potential ban on data centers in the Johnson County community of Edgerton was argued in court Thursday. Carrie Schmidt and Kim Twente want voters in that town to have their say at the ballot box.

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