Residents challenge Independence council vote approving massive AI data center project
News Clip2:02KMBC 9·Independence, MO·3/4/2026
Residents of Independence, Missouri are challenging a recent city council vote approving a massive multi-billion-dollar AI data center project. Opponents have filed notice to put the issue to a public vote after a contentious city council meeting where the project was ultimately approved 5-2.
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Opponents of a massive multi-billion-dollar data center being built in eastern Independence filed notice with the city Tuesday that they want to put the issue before voters. That notice comes after a long and contentious city council meeting on Monday night. Ultimately, the council voted 5 to 2 in favor of the plan.
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