Alton council member says she will vote no on data center

Alton City Council member Rosie Brown said she would vote no on a proposed data center, citing opposition and concerns voiced by her constituents. Brown said she had asked questions after learning the project was being considered and anticipated strong community reaction.

Brown also addressed local labor issues, saying she supports working families and unions and urging Teamsters workers to return to work. She separately clarified that a Facebook post published under her account was not authorized by her.