The developer had previously faced opposition in St. Charles, where voters banned data centers.
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“The company usually goes public only after the decisive votes have been taken,” said Michael Bommarito, author of “How to Fight a Data Center.”
Despite a judge validating the recall petition, the city council rejected it, prompting a legal challenge.
In Yukon, Oklahoma, Republican Joe Horn filed a recall petition against the mayor and vice-mayor over a proposed $1 billion data center.
“We already ration water here in Yukon,” Horn said. The vice-mayor resigned, and nearby Luther passed a six-month moratorium.
Supporters of data centers argue they bring economic benefits.
Vice-Mayor Jeff Wootton of Yukon said the intent was never to conceal information but to protect sensitive negotiations.
Meanwhile, some have alleged without evidence that China is driving opposition.
Kevin O’Leary, a Shark Tank star, made such claims on Fox News but later admitted he had no proof.
Fox News issued apologies for airing his statements.
In Lenox Township, the campaign website was linked to a political advocacy firm, but the effort appears to have stalled.
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The site now states: “This campaign has ended and is no longer taking action.”
