Yukon data center meeting cut short after few answers, media denied entry

A community meeting hosted by Beltline Holdings concerning a controversial data center proposal in Yukon and other Oklahoma cities ended abruptly on Wednesday. KFOR News 4 was denied entry to the private event, with a company representative citing it as a "private event" and likening it to a birthday party. Upon re-entering public property, reporters were told the meeting ended early due to their continued presence. Hundreds of residents attended the meeting at the Express Employment Clydesdale Barn, expressing significant concerns about the proposed data centers' potential strain on the electrical grid and water supply, particularly referencing Lake Overholser. Attendees like Kim Gordon and Madison Lovell reported that questions were immediately shut down, and little information was provided. Citizens voiced frustration over Beltline Holdings' lack of transparency, highlighted by reports that leaders in multiple cities, including Yukon, signed non-disclosure agreements with the company. Attendees also revealed that Express Employment asked Beltline to vacate the venue after learning media was excluded. Residents like Walter Toney emphasized the need for "honest answers" and "above board" communication from the developer.