The city sued two residents and their group to stop a citizen petition to block data centers. On Sept. 3, 2026 a judge threw out the case under the state law that protects public speech. A second lawsuit asks the court to put the petition on the ballot.

Aug 4, 2026Source

✅ Approved

City council voted unanimously to override the planning commission and approve DAMAC's data center plans at Logistics Park Kansas City.

July 16, 2026Source

🗳️ Public vote

Residents filed a petition (208 valid signatures) for a city law blocking data centers. The council declined to adopt it on July 23, 2026. It is not yet clear if it will go to voters.

July 15, 2026Source

✋ Turned down

City council voted 3-2 against a six-month pause on data center applications. The pause would not have stopped the pending DAMAC project.

June 2026Source

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1 data center project in Edgerton City

In Edgerton City

DAMAC Digital data center in Edgerton

Nearby (within 15 miles)

Beale Infrastructure Gardner data center (withdrawn)

Spring Hill data center rezoning at 191st and Renner (withdrawn)

QTS data center at New Century Commerce Center

Beale Infrastructure De Soto data center campus

Digital Realty De Soto data center campus (Astra Enterprise Park)

Local votes and rules

⚖️ Court case