Independence voter guide: What to know about mayor and city council elections
Independence voters will choose a new mayor and two at-large city council members on April 7, with the controversial hyperscale data center and tax incentives being a key issue. The election comes after the city council approved billions in tax breaks for the data center despite resident opposition, and the newly elected officials will lead the search for a new police chief.
Independence voters will decide their city's government on April 7. The election includes the mayor and two at-large city council members. The city council recently approved tax breaks for a hyperscale data center, despite opposition. The data center and tax incentives are a key issue in the election. Candidates include Bridget McCandless and Kevin King for mayor, and Jared Fears, Cody Atkinson, Jackie Dorman, and Lucy Young for city council. The newly elected officials will lead the search for a new police chief after the former chief resigned amid lawsuits and a scandal.
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