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.
Why It Matters
Example of local residents using several civic methods - public testimony, petitions, organizing, and voting -- to hold government representatives accountable for their decisions.
Location
Festus,
Civic Area
Government Transparency & Accountability
Data Centers
Published
June 8, 2026