Judge Blocks Vote on $150B Nebius AI Data Center

0:00A Jackson County Judge and Independence Missouri has blocked residents from voting on a major tax incentive deal for the Nebius AI data center, Project. On Wednesday, March 25, Judge Jennifer Phillips denied a petition from three locals seeking a citywide referendum on the package, which includes up to $150.6 billion in revenue bonds. The ordinance passed by the City Council on March 2nd took effect right away under the City Charter, since it involves bond issuances and specific contracts. That left no time for residents to gather signatures for a referendum. Locals are split on the project. Supporters highlight the jobs, tax revenue, and funds for schools it could bring, while opponents worry about more traffic, noise, health risks, and dropping property values near the site. The data center would cover nearly 400 acres off Little Blue Parkway with about 2.1 million square feet of buildings developed. Over three to five years at around 800 megawatts. Earlier this week, the judge also lifted a temporary

1:03hold on the process, paving the way for the city to move ahead. While residents might appeal, the referendum push now appears over, letting construction plans roll forward. Stay informed with Kansas News Today, AI-powered updates.