Recall effort targets three Fort Meade city leaders after data center approval

News Clip1:46Tampa Bay 28·Fort Meade, Polk County, FL·6/24/2026

A recall effort has been launched against three Fort Meade city leaders following their approval of a controversial data center project. The community remains divided over the project, leading to this attempt to remove the elected officials.

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Gov: Fort Meade City Commission
A group of community members is attempting to recall three Fort Meade city leaders months after the City Commission approved a controversial data center project that divided the community.