McGregor residents submit petition to recall mayor over data center, water concerns
Residents in McGregor, Texas, have submitted a petition to recall Mayor Jim Liely, citing concerns about the transparency of a $400 million data center project and its potential impact on the city's water supply. The petition has garnered signatures from over 30% of qualified voters and is now under verification by the city secretary. Residents express worries about the future strain on the aquifer, while city leaders claim to have investigated the concerns.
Residents in McGregor, Texas, have initiated a recall petition against Mayor Jim Liely, driven by significant concerns surrounding a $400 million data center project. The opposition focuses on issues of transparency regarding the project's approval and its potential long-term impact on the city's communal water resources.
The completed petition, which has gathered signatures from over 30% of qualified voters, has been submitted to the city secretary for verification. Local pastor and 10-year McGregor resident Joel DeLuzzo expressed his apprehension about the future health of the aquifer, stating, "Concern that I have is in the future, 20 years, 30 years, 40 years, what we're doing to the aquifer, and are we stewarding that well?"
While DeLuzzo acknowledges that elected representatives claim to have investigated these concerns and are not worried, he awaits future outcomes to confirm. The news outlet, 25 News KXXV, reported they are awaiting a response from the city regarding the petition's verification.