Ferguson Council Revisits Data Center Plan | St. Louis News

Ferguson’s city councilman Nick Kasoff is back with a revised plan to build a massive data center on the old Emerson Electric site, this time sweetening the deal with a $7.5 million, 10-year commitment to the Neighborhood Improvement Program — aimed at tackling housing costs and abandoned properties. While the first attempt failed in May due to a 3-3 tie, the new proposal includes the same industrial revenue bonds and tax breaks, sparking renewed debate. Kasoff argues the city can’t afford stagnation, but critics remain wary of the financial incentives. The council will vote on the proposal this Wednesday, with a second reading scheduled in two weeks — and residents can voice their opinions during public comment sessions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/849f166fd3c130bd