The citizens of Festus, Missouri, population approximately 14,000, just voted out every single city council member who secretly approved a gigantic data center. A recall petition is also being circulated to remove the mayor and council members who were not on the ballot.
Festus, MO Voters Oust EVERY Council Member Who Approved Data Center
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May 21, 2026 at 3:37 PM
The citizens of Festus, Missouri, population approximately 14,000, just voted out every single city council member who secretly approved a gigantic data center. A recall petition is also being circulated to remove the mayor and council members who were not on the ballot.
FIghting a bitter border war with someone named Festus the Leechlord
September 25, 2026 at 11:28 PM
FIghting a bitter border war with someone named Festus the Leechlord
Well Done Festus, MO!
April 11, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Well Done Festus, MO!
Festus the Leechlord will return in Avengers: Age of Sigmar
January 17, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Festus the Leechlord will return in Avengers: Age of Sigmar
Your town’s next big decision might already be made — you just haven’t been told yet…
🧵…
A cautionary tale.
The town of Festus, Missouri.
Residents pooled $150 of their own money to file a records request to find out what their city govt had been doing for months.
www.ksdk.com/article/news...
🧵…
A cautionary tale.
The town of Festus, Missouri.
Residents pooled $150 of their own money to file a records request to find out what their city govt had been doing for months.
www.ksdk.com/article/news...
June 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Your town’s next big decision might already be made — you just haven’t been told yet…
🧵…
A cautionary tale.
The town of Festus, Missouri.
Residents pooled $150 of their own money to file a records request to find out what their city govt had been doing for months.
www.ksdk.com/article/news...
🧵…
A cautionary tale.
The town of Festus, Missouri.
Residents pooled $150 of their own money to file a records request to find out what their city govt had been doing for months.
www.ksdk.com/article/news...
"The promise of a political reckoning made by residents opposed to a $6 billion data center proposal in Festus came true Tuesday, as four city council members lost their reelection bids."
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After $6B data center plan, Festus voters oust every incumbent council member
A week after a controversial vote to approve rules for a CRG Clayco data center, anti-data center candidates ousted half of the Festus City Council.
www.stlpr.org
April 8, 2026 at 9:33 PM
"The promise of a political reckoning made by residents opposed to a $6 billion data center proposal in Festus came true Tuesday, as four city council members lost their reelection bids."
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
First the city council in this Missouri city approved a $6 billion data center, despite massive pushback.
Then, during yesterday’s election in Festus, MO, residents overwhelmingly voted to kick out the incumbents who voted for the project.
America is fed up with data centers.
Then, during yesterday’s election in Festus, MO, residents overwhelmingly voted to kick out the incumbents who voted for the project.
America is fed up with data centers.
April 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
First the city council in this Missouri city approved a $6 billion data center, despite massive pushback.
Then, during yesterday’s election in Festus, MO, residents overwhelmingly voted to kick out the incumbents who voted for the project.
America is fed up with data centers.
Then, during yesterday’s election in Festus, MO, residents overwhelmingly voted to kick out the incumbents who voted for the project.
America is fed up with data centers.
Chris Reichard at Festus Mo. Rally Sept. 26, 2026 @reichard4rep.bsky.social / @piperformissouri.bsky.social @fpwellman.bsky.social @fpwellman.bsky.social @ruralfreedomnet.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social @missouridemocrats.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social
September 26, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Chris Reichard at Festus Mo. Rally Sept. 26, 2026 @reichard4rep.bsky.social / @piperformissouri.bsky.social @fpwellman.bsky.social @fpwellman.bsky.social @ruralfreedomnet.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social @missouridemocrats.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social
Festus the Leechlord!
Pretty pleased with that for a quick-ish weekend job! He only arrived yesterday around lunch time!
#WarhammerCommunity
Pretty pleased with that for a quick-ish weekend job! He only arrived yesterday around lunch time!
#WarhammerCommunity
January 18, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Festus the Leechlord!
Pretty pleased with that for a quick-ish weekend job! He only arrived yesterday around lunch time!
#WarhammerCommunity
Pretty pleased with that for a quick-ish weekend job! He only arrived yesterday around lunch time!
#WarhammerCommunity
Data center plan in Festus sparks protest, recall attempt
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
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Data center plan in Festus sparks protest, recall attempt: Post-Dispatch coverage
Festus is among several parts of the metro area, including St. Charles, Franklin County, Foristell and St. Louis, that have seen pitched political battles over proposed data centers.
www.stltoday.com
September 2, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Data center plan in Festus sparks protest, recall attempt
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Festus sits up there dispensing quests to would-be adventures.
April 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Festus sits up there dispensing quests to would-be adventures.
This is Festus the cat.
You and he have just agreed to be business partners.
He's asking you to shake on it.
You and he have just agreed to be business partners.
He's asking you to shake on it.
October 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
This is Festus the cat.
You and he have just agreed to be business partners.
He's asking you to shake on it.
You and he have just agreed to be business partners.
He's asking you to shake on it.
January 17, 2026 at 12:18 PM
January 17, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Fester, Festus, & Festivus
August 12, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Fester, Festus, & Festivus
Chris Reichard at Festus Mo Rally Sept. 26, 2026 @reichard4rep.bsky.social / @piperformissouri.bsky.social @fpwellman.bsky.social @wellmanformo.bsky.social @ruralfreedomnet.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social @nevasaysvote.bsky.social @missouridemocrats.bsky.social
September 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
11. Jesse & Festus
September 9, 2025 at 12:31 AM
11. Jesse & Festus
Sat. Sept. 26, 2026 at Festus, Mo @reichard4rep.bsky.social / @ruralfreedomnet.bsky.social @missouridemocrats.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social @fireeyebooks.bsky.social @jbminatra.bsky.social @j1j2.bsky.social @sheilaharris.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social
September 15, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Does this count? A recent one I'm quite proud of.
January 30, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Does this count? A recent one I'm quite proud of.
October 19, 2024 at 3:57 PM