Recall organizer says Lincoln County data center debate crosses party lines
David Huebner is leading a recall effort against three Lincoln County commissioners, citing widespread public frustration over proposed data center development. He believes the debate has garnered bipartisan opposition from residents who feel excluded from decisions that will impact the county. Huebner emphasizes that the recall is a legitimate check and balance, reflecting a desire to slow down what he calls an untested type of development.
David Huebner has initiated a recall campaign against three Lincoln County commissioners, asserting that the public's widespread discontent regarding proposed data center developments has fostered a rare, bipartisan coalition.
Huebner, a former Border Patrol agent, framed the recall as a lawful check-and-balance mechanism, empowering residents who feel their voices are being ignored in decisions that could profoundly alter Lincoln County. He noted that while he trusts the county's planning and zoning officials, residents are concerned about transparency and a perceived lack of meaningful input as data center proposals advance.
He highlighted that the intensity of local opposition mirrors sentiments heard elsewhere in Nebraska, where data centers are largely concentrated in Lincoln and Omaha, with Kearney also hosting one. Huebner observed that skepticism toward data centers transcends political affiliations, with broad agreement across the political spectrum on the need to cautiously approach what he described as an untested form of development. He emphasized the importance of slowing down and thoughtfully considering these projects.