Ottawa Votes on Data Center Ban | Kansas City News

Ottawa, Kansas, is heading to the polls this November to decide whether to ban new data centers using over 25 megawatts of power — a move sparked by a grassroots group that sued after the city ignored their petition. The court’s ruling not only puts the issue to voters but also saves the county thousands in election costs. This legal gray area — whether such bans are legislative or administrative — is playing out in other Kansas towns too, including Emporia, making this vote a pivotal test case for future local tech regulations. 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/56548446150ca23b