Clayco founder defends $6B Festus data center as voters oust council members who approved it

News ClipThe Business Journals·Festus, Jefferson County, MO·4/13/2026

The founder of Clayco is defending a $6 billion data center project in Festus, Missouri. This comes after voters ousted city council members who had initially approved the project, indicating strong local opposition.

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Clayco founder defends $6B Festus data center as voters oust council members who approved it  The Business Journals