Petition protesting Emporia data center deemed invalid
A citizen-driven petition in Emporia, Kansas, aimed at blocking a data center project or forcing a public vote, has been deemed invalid by the Lyon County Elections Office due to unclear signature verification. The opposition group, "Emporia Neighbors United," plans to revise and resubmit the petition.
A citizen-driven effort to halt data center development in Emporia, Kansas, has faced a setback. The group "Emporia Neighbors United" submitted a petition seeking to either block a proposed data center project or require a public vote on its fate.
However, the City of Emporia announced that the Lyon County Elections Office rejected the petition due to issues with signature verification. Despite this, Emporia Neighbors United has stated its intention not to give up, planning to revise and resubmit the petition. The prospect of a data center being built in the city has drawn hundreds of residents to local meetings in recent weeks, with many expressing opposition to the idea.