Residents opposed to data centers at 61st and Colorado voiced their opinion loud and clear both outside city hall and then again inside at the Hobart City Council meeting.

Dozens of protesters stood in front of city hall on Wednesday, prior to the city council meeting, hoisting no data center signs as cars passing by on Main Street honked and waved in support.

“The no data center opposition is doubling in growth and expanding,” Hobart resident Joseph Conn said.

Barbara Koteles, one of the organizers for the protest, said she and others are attempting to get the word out to stop two proposed data centers, which have received rezoning but have yet to present their plans to city officials.

“It’s not a done deal yet,” Koteles, wearing her “no rezone” t-shirt, said.

A signup table was set

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