Festus recall effort targets mayor, council members

News Clip2:39KSDK News·Festus, Jefferson County, MO·5/20/2026

Residents in Festus, Missouri, are pursuing a recall effort against the mayor and three city council members. This action is driven by their opposition to a proposed data center project in the city, and the recall petitions are currently under review.

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Festus residents opposing a proposed data center are pushing to recall the mayor and three council members pending petition review.