Data Centers: The Fight to Save Our Communities with Lori Merriman – Clear Sightings



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24 Aug Data Centers: The Fight to Save Our Communities with Lori Merriman – Clear Sightings

Posted at 09:22h in Data Centers, Environment, Local Government, Lynne Taylor, Misconduct, Policy, Strategies and tactics by
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In this episode of Clear Sightings, Lynne Taylor interviews Lori Merriman of WakeUpJeffCo.org about the growing community fight against large-scale data center development in Festus, Missouri. Merriman describes how residents became involved after learning of a proposed hyperscale data center, raising concerns about zoning, water usage, environmental and noise impacts, property values, community involvement, and alleged violations of local laws and procedures. She explains how residents organized Wake Up JeffCo, pursued legal action, challenged local government decisions, and helped spark broader opposition in the region.

Merriman encourages residents facing proposed data centers to educate themselves, attend local government meetings, document what developers promise, build a team, and seek qualified legal representation. She describes the struggle as a “David and Goliath” battle against well-funded developers, but emphasizes that organized citizens can make a difference by working together and remaining persistent.

If you want to learn more about the fight against data centers in Festus and Jefferson County, Missouri, and find out how you can get involved, visit https://www.WakeUpJeffCo.org.

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WakeUpJeffCo

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Lynne is known internationally and across America as the "Common Core Diva". Her education activism, teacher experiences, speaking, writing, and public appearances have helped influence countless citizens to spring into action to protect their families. Her tireless research has been deemed by her peers and many journalists as "expert." Lynne is a fearless leader and champion for truth, not politics; when it comes to standing in the gap between the fallacies about education. Join Lynne as she shows you the underbelly of the Common Core Machine and how you can fight back.