Oklahoma residents pack council meeting to criticize leaders over a proposed data center development

Yukon, Oklahoma, residents filled a city council meeting June 29 to criticize leaders over a proposed data center development.

The turnout required the city to use an overflow room and issue two recesses, according to local outlet News 9.

What happened?

Beltline Energy’s plan was to build data centers in Yukon, Luther, and Piedmont. Residents from both Yukon and Piedmont came to the council meeting to oppose the project and call for Mayor Brian Pillmore and City Manager Jeff Deckard to step down.

Even though the recall effort was not on the agenda, according to News 9, it was a major talking point throughout the evening…

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