Public opposition helps sink Ferguson data center plan

Public opposition helps sink Ferguson data center plan

A divided Ferguson City Council vote this week to block tax breaks for a proposed $1.8 billion data center highlighted divisions over incentives, environmental concerns and whether the project would benefit Ferguson residents. After more than an hour of testimony Monday night, the council split 3-3, with one abstention, halting the plan led by SSL Investments to redevelop the former Emerson Electric headquarters site. The proposal would have tur…