1,100 Turn Out for Project Bluestem Meeting in Tonganoxie
Over 1,000 residents attended a Leavenworth County Commission meeting in Tonganoxie, Kansas, to voice strong opposition to the proposed Project Bluestem data center by Cloverleaf. Residents expressed concerns about the project's impact on their rural way of life and potential environmental pollutants.
More than 1,100 residents gathered in Tonganoxie, Kansas, for a Leavenworth County Commission meeting to discuss the proposed Project Bluestem data center. The meeting saw long lines and a passionate display of community opposition, with attendees expressing concerns about the project's potential to alter their rural lifestyle and introduce pollutants affecting the health and welfare of children.
Despite the significant public turnout, Commissioners Willie Dubb and Mike Smith were notably absent, frustrating many residents. A spokesperson for Cloverleaf, the data center developer for Comet, provided no new details about the project when questioned. Community members, including the younger generation, pressed county leaders to explain why the project was still being considered given the widespread opposition.
Residents vehemently stated that Cloverleaf was not welcome in their community, emphasizing that the project was a major community issue that needed to be addressed.