Voters Replace Four City Council Members Who Approved Data Center Project

Local residents in Festus, Missouri protested, petitioned, spoke at city council meetings, and elected four new city council members after the previous council approved a $6 billion data center project.

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Example of local residents using several civic methods - public testimony, petitions, organizing, and voting -- to hold government representatives accountable for their decisions.

Location

Festus, Missouri

Civic Area Animals, Natural Resources & Environment

Civic Actions

Petition to Government or Business Coalition Building/Community Organizing Public Testimony/Written Comments

Source KCUR

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Published June 8, 2026

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