Residents in Independence, Missouri, are actively pursuing a recall vote against city councilperson John Perkins after he supported a controversial $6 billion tax break for Nebius, a Dutch artificial intelligence company constructing a significant data center in the area. The recall effort began a month ago, with organizers collecting signatures from residents who express frustration over the lack of transparency surrounding the project. As of Tuesday morning, petitioners were still 100 signatures short of the required total of about 1,000, which represents 8% of registered voters in District 1. Organizers, including McKenna Cobb, emphasized that the recall reflects a broader dissatisfaction with how city officials have handled the development, which they believe affects the community's future. The recall effort follows recent municipal elections where two council members who supported the data center were voted out, indicating a shift in public sentiment. New grassroots groups, such as the Independence Community Action Committee and the GUARD Alliance, are forming to further advocate for residents' concerns regarding the data center's long-term implications.