Piedmont residents working to stop data center from building in town
Piedmont residents are actively opposing a proposed data center, gathering signatures for petitions that call for a project pause, a permanent ban, or stricter restrictions ahead of a City Council meeting. The developer, Cloverleaf, while preferring Piedmont, has secured an alternate site option in neighboring Kingfisher County.
Residents in Piedmont, Oklahoma, are making a final push to halt a proposed data center development by gathering signatures for petitions ahead of a critical City Council meeting. Neighbors, including Morgan Collard, hope these petitions will empower residents and demonstrate the strong local opposition to the project.
The petitions propose three possible outcomes: an 18-month pause on the project for further study, a permanent ban on data centers in Piedmont, or the implementation of stricter regulations for such facilities within the city.
Simultaneously, Cloverleaf, the developer behind "Project Open Sky," announced it has secured options to purchase over 330 acres in adjacent Kingfisher County. Cloverleaf CEO Aaron Billue stated that while Piedmont remains the company's preferred location, the Kingfisher County site provides an alternative path if the Piedmont City Council decides against hosting the project within its jurisdiction.
Despite the developer's alternative plans, Piedmont residents like Scott Morrow are focused on the upcoming Monday vote, united in their efforts to stop the project from moving forward in their town.