Yukon residents turn in petition to recall mayor amid data center controversy
Residents in Yukon, Oklahoma, have submitted a petition to recall Mayor Brian Pillmore amidst controversy surrounding a proposed data center project and the city's agreement with developer BLE Landholdings. The city now has 30 days to verify the petition's signatures. This action follows the earlier resignation of Vice Mayor Jeff Wootton due to similar recall efforts.
Yukon, Oklahoma, is experiencing significant political turmoil following the submission of a recall petition against Mayor Brian Pillmore by local residents. The petition, turned in on a Thursday morning, cites growing controversy over a proposed data center project and the city's agreement with developer BLE Landholdings, which is associated with Beltline. The City of Yukon's next step is to verify the signatures on the petition within 30 days.
This recall effort is not isolated; it follows the resignation of former Vice Mayor Jeff Wootton in June, who stepped down amid similar recall attempts also tied to the data center development. If the current petition passes verification, it will proceed to the City Council, and if Mayor Pillmore is recalled, the council will appoint a new mayor from among its members, with a special election set for November to permanently fill the position. The ongoing dispute highlights the strong community opposition to the data center project and its impact on local leadership.